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Fulford Cave is located in Eagle County and is on the White River National Forest Map. This cave is considered a cold wet cave and some form of coat is needed. Three levels, three entrances, and several thousand feet of interlocking passageways exist. Also, there is a stream running through a major portion of this cave. Fulford Cave is named after the small community of Fulford, Colorado which is now a ghost town located about 12 miles to the northeast of the cave. The Fulford Cave CG (a good place to stay) is located some 1000\' below the cave’s entrances. There is a trail from the Fulford Cave CG to the cave entrance, it is uphill. How to get there: Take 1-70 weet past Dillon Reservoir and the Vail Ski Area to Eagle. Exit at Eagle, drive across the river, and south through Eagle. Find CR307 on the southwest end of town and follow this highway 10 miles southeast then south. The highway designation will turn to FSR400 after crossing the National Forest boundary, 2 miles south of the Forest Service boundary turn left (east) onto FSR415, it is 7 miles to the Fulford Cave CG (fee area in summer). Fulford Cave is northeast of the campground. ***A permit is required to enter the Fulford Cave. The cave is closed from October 15 - April 15 annually. Some caves, including Fulford Cave, have been reopened seasonally with several requirements including mandatory online registration & decontamination of gear and clothes.*** The Fulford Cave trail begins near the Fulford Cave Campground and ends at the cave. This short trail runs through aspen and spruce/fir forest leading up to the entrance of Fulford Cave, with several switchbacks to accommodate the rise in elevation. Please do not cut the switchbacks. At the top portion of the trail, there are scenic views of Yeoman Park. This popular cave has a great variety of features to discover and explore. Cave exploration can be exciting, but visitors are reminded that caves can be dangerous and that special equipment is needed for a safe trip. There are also now new regulations requiring pre-planning before your trip.
Created on: 2024-09-08 13:22:12
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