Weekend Trip to Trout Cave

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Apr 24, 2026

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Apr 26, 2026


Trout cave is a large horizontal cave located in Pendleton County, WV (Near Franklin). It is closed almost all year to protect both hibernating and summer bat colonies. This will be a night trip (in at 11 PM and out at 5 AM) when the bats are out of the cave foraging. The cave is horizontal and has little mud. This will be a rare opportunity to see this interesting cave.

Trip details and signup information will be sent to the Grotto’s email list in Mid April.