This Cavern Hike In Virginia Is One Of The Scariest Underground Tours In The U.S.

There's something thrilling about caverns. The chance to venture underground and discover an otherwordly environment is one that motivates hundreds of thousands to visit places such as Luray Caverns in Virginia each year. Today's feature destination is a bit lesser-known but has an intriguing twist. Near the popular Natural Bridge is the Caverns at Natural Bridge. It's here you can take a 45-minute guided tour of a truly different world. Just be warned -- it's rumored to be haunted! Here's why a walk through the Caverns at Natural Bridge might just be one of the scariest trails in the U.S.

Welcome to the Caverns at Natural Bridge! First discovered in the late 20th century and then opened to the public in 1977, this fascinating natural wonder has attracted visitors for decades.

One of the things that make these caverns so unique is how far underground they are. You'll travel 34 stories beneath the earth when you tour the Caverns at Natural Bridge.

When you arrive, prepare to get a little chilled. The temperature remains a consisted 54 degrees year-round, so it's recommended that you bright a sweater or light jacket.

Another aspect that's chilling? It's believed that these caverns are haunted!

When a group of men was first exploring the cavern system in 1889, they discovered what appeared to be a seemingly endless pit.

To figure out just how deep the pit measured, they dropped some pots and pans into it and waited to hear a crash. You can imagine their surprise when they heard a woman's loud groan in response! The groan got louder and louder only to be followed by a haunted sound of heavy breathing. From time to time, the Caverns at Natural Bridge offers a lantern tour, so you can re-live this ghostly encounter -- if you dare!

But whether you spot something ghostly, or perhaps a tiny critter, you'll agree that this cavern system is a memorable one.

Current prices for tour tickets are $20 for adults and $13 for kids ages 3-12.

Learn more when you visit the Caverns at Natural Bridge online. Have you ever toured this unique underground landmark? If so, feel free to share your thoughts with us in the comments below -- we'd love to hear from you!