Mystery Cave
The park is in the Driftless Area, noted for its karst topography, which includes sinkholes and caves. The park itself is about 5 miles (8.0 km) away from Mystery Cave and is approximately 3,170 acres (12.8 km2), with camping, interpretive programs, and hiking, horseback, and cross-country skiing trails. The park is also noted for its cold water streams and excellent trout fishing. The cave includes stalactites, stalagmites, and underground pools, and is a constant 48 °F (9 °C) underground. There are over 13 miles (21 km) of passages in 2 rock layers; the cave is currently being re-surveyed and mapped by volunteers.
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