Paris Ice Cave | Bear Lake

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Overview

Tue Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. South southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
54° | 40°
Wed Snow showers before noon, then snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
34° | 31°
Thu Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
33° | 26°
Fri A chance of snow before noon, then a chance of snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
35° | 23°
Sat A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
38° | 22°
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RATING: Easy Cave/Roadside Attraction
LENGTH: 1+ hours
SEASON: Summer, Fall
GEAR: Flashlight and helmets recommended.
Tue Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. South southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
54° | 40°
Wed Snow showers before noon, then snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
34° | 31°
Thu Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
33° | 26°
Fri A chance of snow before noon, then a chance of snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
35° | 23°
Sat A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
38° | 22°
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cavefamily friendlyaccess: 2wd
Inside the main entrance of Paris Ice Cave
Inside the main entrance of Paris Ice Cave

Tucked in the Bear River Range, just north of Bear Lake, Paris Ice Cave is an excellent family friendly outing. The limestone cave is relatively small, but interesting with a couple of rooms and meandering paths. Several entrances make it a fun place to poke around. Most summers there will be snow and ice in the cave all summer. On a hot day, it is a treat to visit!

Be sure to bring a flashlight, and helmets recommended. This is an excellent place to have a picnic and explore a bit. There are several primitive campsites enroute to the cave.

Snow and ice in the darkest room of Paris Ice Cave
Snow and ice in the darkest room of Paris Ice Cave

Getting There

The cave is in Paris Canyon. From Paris Idaho, turn west on 2nd Street near the south side of town.

Reset Odometer as you turn off Main onto 2nd Street heading west. 12T 466881E 4674572N / 42°13'21"N 111°24'05"W
4.4 miles - Major junction. Stay right. 12T 460743E 4673150N / 42°12'34"N 111°28'32"W
4.75 miles - Major junction, stay left. 12T 460344E 4673612N / 42°12'49"N 111°28'50"W
9.2 miles - Major junction. Stay left. 12T 454331E 4675929N / 42°14'03"N 111°33'12"W
9.6 miles - Paris Ice Cave parking area on the right. 12T 453739E 4675662N / 42°13'54"N 111°33'38"W
The trailhead to Paris Ice Cave. The cave is 100' down the trail.
The trailhead to Paris Ice Cave. The cave is 100' down the trail.

Route Description

The main entrance to the cave is on the south. Follow the trail a short distance to the large opening. This main entrance has a wooden walkway across a generally wet area to a large room where the roof is open. From the large open room, left works down and into a large room with a difficult exit.

Right climbs up and through boulders in a narrow canyon popping out a different entrance. Fun all around!


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Paris Ice Cave
12T 453739E 4675662N 42°13'54"N 111°33'38"W

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