Just A Few Pictures of Stephens Gap

[FWS_666]

My parents, one of the family friends, his daughter, and I went to Stephens Gap (a cave herw in North Alabama). It was probably one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. I'm not one of these that gets caught up on pretty places. I'm usually good with seeing things once amd being done. This place, though, I already want to go back. Keep in mind that im not the biggest fan of caves. I always worry about natural disasters, and when im in a cave I worry about earthquake's even though we've never had one. Anyways, I believe there are multiple entrances to get into the cave, but we only saw two. One is the one rappellers like to use the other is for peope who can't or aren't looking to rappel. You come up on this ledge and there is a good drop to the bottom. There's also a pedestal that the rappellers can get on. You can also follow the edge to a narrower edge that has a big rock in frong of it. If you climb over the rock (wouldnt suggest this for kids), you can walk back and there's another hole with a waterfall coming out of it. I'm sure you can get in there, but we didn't go in. I will admit, it's pretty sketchy getting over the rock. Its pretty slick and right on a ledge of a drop. Getting back off of the rock to get back on the ledge is easier though since you can just sit on it and find a good spot. Anyways, I'll shut up and post the pics if I can. I'd definitely check it out on Google. Way better quality pics than mine. Oh, I should mention that if you plan to go, be prepared for a rough hike. It is definitely worth it, though. Also, be very careful. It is pretty sketchy when you try to go around the sides. The shelf is pretty flat and isn't really slick, but its wet and there are big drops that could kill you if you slip.

Ok, it wont let me upload right now. I'll upload them when it lets me.

 

[LeMansAid]

Most unnerving thread title since The Pictures of Mike Crotch.

 

[FWS_666]

Most unnerving thread title since The Pictures of Mike Crotch.

Yeah, thought of that before posting. Lol probably should've named the thread, "caving adventures," or something.

 

[Pupik]

Now there's three members from the Tennessee Valley? (Well, one of them hasn't been around in years, but still...)

Cool, that gives me something to check out on my next trip to Unclaimed Baggage, although I have no idea what would do unless properly trained and equipped to not kill myself in the process.

 

[FWS_666]

Now there's three members from the Tennessee Valley? (Well, one of them hasn't been around in years, but still...)

Cool, that gives me something to check out on my next trip to Unclaimed Baggage, although I have no idea what would do unless properly trained and equipped to not kill myself in the process.

We actually tried to find that store after leaving Stevens Gap, but couldn't find it. We had a ten year old with us. If she could do it, I think most people can manage. Lol I'm wanting to learn rappelling and go do the rappel onto the shelf.