Crowder and Rapps Caves

CROWDER AND RAPPS CAVES

Crowder Cave is located in West Virginia. The entrance is a very large, vertical-walled sinkhole measuring over 100 feet across. The walls of the sinkhole are up to 60 feet in places. There is a 15-foot metal ladder that allows you to access the bottom of the sink on one side. The entrance into the cave is very impressive to see. A large passage continues inward from the entrance and after several hundred feet, it terminates in breakdown and flowstone. There is one smaller side passage that exits from the main trunk and ends after 200 feet.

Rapps cave is located in West Virginia. There is only one entrance to the cave. At one time, many years ago, Indians used the cave for shelter. There are remnants of old fires and torches in the entrance room. Recently, an archeological study was done in the cave to identify bones and other artifacts found in the entranceway. The cave survey is under a mile with three main passages in the cave. The main passage from the entrance continues for over 1000 feet and is filled with breakdown, which makes it tedious to traverse. Another passage branches off from the entrance room and is much smaller in dimension. A third passage intersects the main trunk from an upper level. This passage is unique in nature and has a flat floor and white walls. It continues for quite a distance before ending in fill. The cave is closed and gated to prevent unauthorized entry. ENJOY THE PHOTOS!