
Paris Ice Cave
Bear Lake
Overview
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Wed 66 | 52 |
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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.
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 )
Route
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!
Maps
Paris Ice Cave |
12T 453739E 4675662N 42°13'54"N 111°33'38"W |