How much does it cost to go to Ruby Falls?
Ruby Falls is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. year-round. Tickets cost $22.95 for adults and $12.95 for children ages 3 to 12. Know that you must take a guided tour to enjoy the falls; you’ll select a specific time when you book. Specialty tours have their own fees and schedules.
How long does it take to walk through Ruby Falls?
Most guests spend 2-3 hours at Ruby Falls. Be sure to allow plenty of time to take in the view from the historic Lookout Mountain Tower and Blue Heron Overlook, grab a bite to eat, and browse around the Village Gift Shop.
Is Ruby Falls worth seeing?
Yes, this is tourist trap, but a fun one. This is a worthy attration once visitors realize that this is campy fun. This is a good trip for a first-time cave experience that is not strenuous and good for kids.
Is Ruby Falls a real waterfall?
Lookout Mountain is widely known for its many unusual geological features. The most unique of which being Ruby Falls, an underground waterfall located more than 1,120 feet beneath the mountain’s surface.
Are masks required at Ruby Falls?
Ruby Falls guests are advised to follow updated CDC recommendations for counties with a high transmission level by wearing a mask indoors and in the cave during their visit, regardless of vaccination status. Please visit responsibly and self-monitor your personal adherence to the recommendation.
Is Ruby Falls cold inside?
The temperature inside Ruby Falls year-round is a cool 60 degrees. Add in a little humidity and the temperature in the cave feels like a perfect 70 degrees.
What is cave walk to Ruby Falls?
Descend 260 feet by elevator into Lookout Mountain and explore the cavern trail to the tallest and deepest cave waterfall open to the public in the United States.
How long do you spend at Ruby Falls?
Probably the best would be to go to Ruby Falls in the morning and you should allow about two hours. The incline railroad runs every 20 minutes so you need to plan on an hour, If you want to see the Battleground or anything on top you will need to add more time.
Is Ruby Falls pumped?
Unfortunately, the summer is their big tourist season. Roy Davis used scaffolding and installed a pump, so now there is a “nice” waterfall for the tourists to see year-round. The last time I was in Ruby Falls, and it was many years ago, the Falls was in the dark when we arrived there on the tour.
Where does the water for Ruby Falls come from?
#TriviaTuesday Q: Where does the water that flows through Ruby Falls Cave come from? A: It’s part of the watershed in our area which is contributed to by streams converging, rainfall, irrigation water, & snowmelt. This is why the flow of the falls fluctuates so dramatically sometimes.