It also causes rockfall that may injure visitors below. You will be held responsible for any injuries to people below caused by your group if they are shortcutting. The trail winds steeply up the mountainside, and there are often hikers below you that you cannot see. Even very small rocks pick up enough velocity to severely injure any visitor, wildlife, or building they may strike. Monument Conveniences Restrooms are available at the visitor center and at the entrance of the caves.
Food is available at the snack bar located next to the visitor center.
Students may eat on the cave trail but no food or drinks are allowed inside the cave system. Picnic tables are available at Swinging Bridge picnic area and a few tables are available across from the visitor center. A 22-minute Orientation video is shown on request at the visitor center. The Southwest Parks and Monuments Association bookstore and the concession gift shop are opened daily. To apply for an educational fee waiver please complete and send us the Fee Waiver Application Form and a lesson plan of the subject that has been or will be taught.