Entrance to Mount Jefferson Cave

Photograph of the cave entrance.

According to local folklore, the cave and nearby alcoves were used
as hiding places for escaped slaves moving north along the underground railroad.
Currently, there is no evidence to support this theory.

Entrance to Mount Jefferson Cave

The massive gray and black stone above the
entrance makes it look like a giant hornet's nest.

Go inside the cave!

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