Knox Cave, known since at least 1787 and commercialized from 1933 to 1958, is one of the most visited caves in the northeast. Crossbones Cave was discovered by digging in the "New Sink" in early 2000 and is an advanced vertical cave.

Under one of the fields outside of the village of Knox, an eponymous cave has incited geologic interest and lore, and drawn explorers and scientists — and, from time to time, tourists — since the 19th Century. Old histories of the Helderbergs make mention of its steep-sided entrance sinkhole though they do not record any exploration.

Fifty years ago these marvels were viewed by thousands of visitors at Knox Cave, but today the caverns are closed to the general public. But these same caverns still hold a peculiar fascination to the National Spelunking Society.

It is one of the largest caverns in New York State with many high passages and other natural beauties. It was used in Dutch Colonial times as a refuge by Indian war parties. It was open commercially from 1933 to 1958. D. C. Robinson ran the operation most of this time.

Oct 25, 2012 · There is the Knox Fossil Cave or Becker Cave off Becker Road. the Reservoir Cave, the Worlds End Sinkhole Cave, Pryzsiecki's Pit, Tenant Farm Cave, Tunnel Cave of Pleasant Valley Lane and Devil's Hole behind the Knox Cemetery.

Inside Knox Cave Located in Albany County Image courtesy of William Kelly Type: Cave. Features: Sinkholes; fissure passure passages superimposed on a crudely branching system of tubes & canyons. Feature Type: Karst. Reference: NYS Geological Association Field Trip Guidebook, 75th Annual Meeting 2003; Karst of the Schoharie Valley, NY.

Our History: In 1978, one of the nation's first cave conservancies, the Northeastern Cave Conservancy, Inc. (NCC) was formed to accept the donation of Knox Cave in Albany County, NY

Jan 19, 2014 · Speculation is rampant, and Maslyn (1975) has suggested that Knox Cave, Skull Cave, and Old Skull Cave, as well as several other caves and sinks in the area are all connected by a vast network of underground passages.

Knox Cave, one of dozens of caves in the Helderbergs, was open commercially from 1933 to 1958. It is now owned by the Northeastern Cave Conservancy and a permit is required to visit it. The cave is closed when bats are hibernating to protect them.

Jan 7, 2025 · Knox Cave, located in the Helderberg Mountains, is another hidden gem. This cave is known for its unique formations and challenging passages, making it a favorite among experienced cavers.