The Bat Cave Superstition Mountains Arizona
The Bat Cave Superstition Mountains Arizona
A friend of mine had his sites set on this destination for quite some time and finally we made the hike to see it.
I think the popularity of this place came to be from a film done on the Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine aired on the History Channel. If they really climbed up into the cave I would be impressed. The ladder is a wooden one nailed together and it’s hard to say how old it is. Aside from the rickety ladder there is the issue of two things, having the proper gear to enter this kind of environment, like a respirator, clothing, and then not disturbing the bats. It is important that we respect the wildlife, which is the wish of the authorities that have jurisdiction of the Bat Cave.
What surprised me was how steep the ladder is. Proper gear to protect you from the ladder collapsing would be important.
It is fun to see and quite a historic site. It would be interesting to collect all the facts.
If you do venture down this gorgeous canyon, which is worth it all on its own, get ready to hold your nose and breathe!
The coordinates for the Bat Cave may be a little off. But when you are at the ‘Below Bat Cave coordinates’ you will see it.
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Can’t wait to go there! NOT.
7 mile walk over rocks to stand in and breath bat doodoo. Awesome
Good post, Ive never seen anyone make it up and in and while i completely agree it’s best not to both for safety of humans and the bats, selfishly I’d like to see a video of the inside to official debunk the fake documentary on history channel’s “legend of the Superstition Mountains” from a few years back that showed a large metal Jesuit cross in inside the bat cave, which I’m sure wasn’t really in the same cave based on lack of bats, etc
You had me laughing in this one. Looks like a place I definitely don’t want to go.
Thanks, Dana! I hadn’t heard of the Bat Cave, but your report helped us decide that we will never go there. 🙂
Pick behind the cross on the wall. Omg….the gold is behind the cross on the wall.
i really like your background music its so peaceful
Next time bring respirators. Histoplasmosis (Cave Disease) Histoplasmosis is a disease caused by an infection with a fungus known as Histoplasma capsulatum, which is common in the environment, most frequently in association with bird or bat droppings. Some people also refer to the disease as "cave disease." The infection can cause a lung disease similar to pneumonia in some people. In some cases, the infection spreads throughout the body, known as disseminated disease.
Was there a Jesuit Cross up there?
amazing views! loved this man!!! we love caves thanks for sharing the experience and beauty!
Smells like bat shit. Whoda thought? Humm
Why is there even a ladder up there? Not a destination I’m interested in…
You convinced me, I’m not going there!!!! Thanks you…
IM Batman!!!
Sounds appealing 😉
And did yous see the Jesuit cross while you were there
Made it to Carlsbad Caverns last Christmas Bat Poop wooo heck of a place cheap and cheerful and absolutely draw dropping beauty good hike down made the mistake of challenging two teenagers back up didn’t think it was possible to sweat in a cave but felt good stayed with them (not so good next morning) Could of waited for the elevator. Not to bad for a South Florida guy.