Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area
At over 44 miles, it is the second longest cave in New Mexico, the 9th longest cave in the U.S., the 40th longest in the world, and the largest cave managed by the BLM. Snowy River is a significant passage within Fort Stanton Cave, and is the longest cave formation in the world.
Snowy River Cave - Wikipedia
Snowy River Cave Passage is a cave passage within Fort Stanton Cave as part of Fort Stanton–Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area in Lincoln County, New Mexico, obtaining its name from a stream bed of white calcite.
Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area
Snowy River is a significant passage within Fort Stanton Cave, and is the longest cave formation in the world. Today, approximately 21 miles of previously unknown passage have been mapped, without reaching the end.
Fort Stanton Cave Study Project - Snowy River Cave
Jan 8, 2025 · Fort Stanton Cave, an extensive limestone cave in central New Mexico, is currently the second-longest cave in the state and is important because of the discovery of the Snowy River passage which was found to have flowing water during certain times.
Fort Stanton–Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area
Snowy River Cave is a famous cave passage within Fort Stanton Cave, named for its beautiful stream bed of bright white calcite.
Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area
Snowy River is a significant passage within Fort Stanton Cave, and is the longest cave formation in the world. Today, approximately 15 miles of previously unknown passage have been mapped, without reaching the end. View Fort Stanton-Snowy River NCA photos here.
Snowy River Cave and historic Fort Stanton, New Mexico
Sep 10, 2024 · Near Ruidoso, New Mexico lies a 19th century military fort, now a state historic site, surrounded by public land and thick, untouched grasses only lightly grazed by cavalry horses. But what’s...
Fort Stanton Snowy River National Conservation Area
Snowy River Cave. The most famous feature of Fort Stanton cave complex is the Snowy River cave, a mostly level passage with a bright white crystal calcite formation covering the bottom that looks like a river of snow.
Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area
Snowy River Cave is one of the more significant passages within the overall cave. The name comes from a bright white crystal calcite formation that runs along the floor of the passage. About 5 miles of Snowy River Cave has been mapped so far and exploration continues sporadically.
Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area
Fort Stanton Cave may be closed to visitation due to the white nose syndrome threat to bats; for current status, please check with the BLM Roswell Field Office at (575) 627-0272.
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