Chipmunk Caves
| Chipmunk Caves | |
|---|---|
Entrance to one of the Chipmunk Caves | |
Location of the cave in British Columbia | |
| Location | Chilliwack River Valley, British Columbia Canada |
| Coordinates | 49°06′20″N 121°38′42″W / 49.10542°N 121.64488°W |
| Discovery | Natural formation |
| Geology | Limestone, Sedimentary rock |
| Entrances | Multiple |
Chipmunk Caves are a group of small natural limestone cave openings located near the Chilliwack River, British Columbia, Canada.[1][2][3] The caves are located along the Chipmunk Creek Forest Service Road and lie beyond a forested area, reached through a trail.[4][5] The site comprises several shallow rock cavities and narrow passageways that have formed within sedimentary rock formations.[6]
The caves were initially visited by members of the Stó:lō First Nation as early as 1860. In the 1950s,[7] oversight of the area was reportedly transferred to the National Parks Branch of Canada.[8] The caves were primarily formed through the erosional action of subterranean water on limestone bedrock, resulting in narrow passages and shallow chambers.[9]
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