Petty John's Cave
Pettijohn's Cave has a surveyed length of 31,490 feet and reaches a depth of 235 ft. It is located in Walker County, Georgia on the east side Pigeon Mountain in the Appalachian Plateaus of Northwest Georgia. The cave is accessed via a path from a gravel parking area on the side of the road. Out of the 242 listed it is 119th longest cave in the United States as declared by the Georgia Speleological Survey. Pettijohn's Cave is a very popular cave for local students and spelunkers. It is a horizontal cave, but a 50 ft handline is the recommended kit when visiting the cave. Pettyjohns cave is a wild cave, not a commercial cave. You should only enter with the proper equipment and training. IE: Three sources of light, water, helmet, boots, and appropriate clothing. Many would be explorers are injured here each year. Those interested in exploring this cave and others should contact a local grotto which are local caving clubs. Some of the best grottoes in the country are located very near Petty Johns. Grotto members are involved in conservation, cave rescue, and exploration. More info at http://www.caves.org
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