Rotunda Room

The Rotunda Room is the first stop after leaving the human-made tunnel system. Looking to the right you can see where Randy Tufts and Gary Tenen scrambled up to reach the Throne Room.

Moving down the trail the mud flats come into view. This area is critiacal to the cave as it is the source of the moisture that keeps the cave "alive." During times of high participation in the mountains above the Mud Flats can actually become an underground river.

Looking closely at the Mudd Flats the footsteps of the original explorers come into view. They were careful to always use the same path as to not disturb the environment any more than was necessary. The initial trip through this area was difficult as they sunk waist deep into the mud.

Lights from behind the original pathway reveal water droplets shimmering on thousands of formations called Soda Straws.