Earth:Chipmunk Caves
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 Entrance to one of the Chipmunk Caves | |
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| 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]
References
- ↑ Gill, Meagan (2021-08-27). "Chipmunk Caves Are The Fraser Valley's Most Magical Hidden Gem" (in en-CA). https://604now.com/chipmunk-caves-chilliwack-fraser-valley-hidden-gem/.
- ↑ A, Josy (2023-11-09). "Chipmunk Caves - Chilliwack" (in en-GB). https://www.awalkandalark.com/chipmunk-caves-chilliwack/.
- ↑ "6 amazing caves to explore around BC if you're brave enough | Lifestyle" (in en). https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/6-amazing-caves-explore-around-bc.
- ↑ Way, Bonnie (2022-10-28). "Hiking Chipmunk Caves near Chiliwack, BC • The Koala Mom" (in en-US). https://thekoalamom.com/2022/10/hiking-chipmunk-caves/.
- ↑ Geocaching. "Educational EarthCache Listing for Chipmunk Caves in Chilliwack River Valley" (in en-US). http://www.geocaching.com/.
- ↑ "Chipmunk Caves (Geographic Feature)". https://www.mindat.org/feature-5921547.html.
- ↑ "Caving activity at Chipmunk Caves, Trinity Western University" (in en). https://www.twu.ca/life-twu/fitness-recreation/omada-teambuilding/activities/caving.
- ↑ "Display Location: Chipmunk Caves - Urban Exploration Resource". https://www.uer.ca/locations/show.asp?locid=32703.
- ↑ McGiveron, Kathleen (2024-01-28). "Expedition to Chipmunk Caves: Braving the Chill for Artistic Inspiration" (in en-US). https://kmcgiveron-art.com/2024/01/28/expedition-to-chipmunk-caves-braving-the-chill-for-artistic-inspiration/.
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