PELHAM GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Beneath Pelham: Confront Tombstone Pass on an Extreme Subterranean Adventure
A 3–4 hour guided caving tour through The Caverns’ demanding passages — including Tombstone Pass — for participants aged 16 and up; this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Beneath Pelham: Confront Tombstone Pass on an Extreme Subterranean Adventure.
The Tombstone Pass Adventure Tour drops you into The Caverns’ understory: narrow, raw passages guided by seasoned cavers where the route forces both body and mind to adapt to the underground. Expect unmarked rock, tight squeezes and sustained effort over a multi-hour route that few visitors attempt.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Tombstone Pass — the tour’s signature challenge
The itinerary takes you through challenging sections named for their character; Tombstone Pass is called out as a particularly arduous stretch that defines the Adventure Cave Tour experience.
Led by seasoned cavers
Tours are guided by experienced cavers who lead the group through passages where few have gone before, providing route-finding and technical oversight throughout the subterranean journey.
Physically and mentally strenuous
This is an extreme-difficulty adventure that requires sustained focus and effort; participants should be prepared for a demanding, rewarding expedition into the depths.
What the day feels like
What the tour feels like
Over the course of the guided 3–4 hour tour you move from surface briefing into a sequence of confined, natural cave passages. The pace is deliberate, controlled by the guides, and punctuated by technical sections such as Tombstone Pass — tight, committed moves that reward persistence with an intimate view of a rarely visited subterranean realm.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour is for — and who should sit this one out.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The guided Adventure Tour lasts approximately 3 to 4 hours.
All participants will be required to present a valid ID and sign a waiver prior to the tour.
Reservations are required at least seven days in advance; the operator enforces a minimum of two people per booking if you are the first person to reserve a spot.
Participants must be 16 years or older; the tour is labeled extreme difficulty and is not handicapped accessible.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Tombstone Pass Adventure Tour?
The tour runs approximately 3 to 4 hours.
What is the difficulty level?
The tour is rated extreme difficulty and is physically and mentally strenuous.
Is there an age requirement?
Yes — participants must be 16 years of age or older.
Do I need to make a reservation?
Yes — reservations are required and should be made at least seven days in advance.
Are there booking minimums or ID requirements?
If you are the first person to book a spot there is a minimum of two people per booking; all participants must present valid ID and sign a waiver before the tour.
Is the tour accessible for people with limited mobility?
No — the tour is not handicapped accessible.