Cave Walk to Ruby Falls

Discover the hidden beauty inside Lookout Mountain on a guided Cave Walk to the waterfall. Descend 260 feet by glass-front elevator into the mountain and explore the cavern trail to the tallest and deepest cave waterfall open to the public in the United States. Learn the story behind the accidental discovery of the cavern, see stunning rock formations, and experience the thundering waterfall!

• All admission is timed-entry for a specific date and time.
• The Cave Walk is a guided, express walk through the cave to the waterfall, featuring a basic overview of cave information with recorded audio in a large group format. Cave Walk group size varies based on date and time of visit.
• Average Length of Cave Walk: 1 hour - 1 hour 20 minutes, depending on date and time of visit with 1-mile round trip walk.

The family pass gives admission to the Cave Walk to Ruby Falls for two adults and two children. Tours fill quickly, especially on holidays, holiday weekends and summer weekends. For best availability, we recommend weekday visits or arriving before 9:30 AM or after 5:00 PM on weekends. Please note tickets are timed entry and require online reservations prior to your visit.

Expires 12/31/2026.