Climb the Light Experience at Cape Forchu

Climb the Light tours will begin on May 18, 2024.

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2024 Tour Options

Climb the Light Experience (full tour)

  • $20/person or $10/child under 12 (Book online in advance)

Enjoy a brief but informative history of Cape Forchu shared by our knowledgeable guides.  This tour will last approx. 30 minutes, with a climb up the 77 spiral steps to the top of the tower where you’ll marvel at the spectacular view.  Our guide will point out the sites and happily answer your questions.

Please check our availability calendar and reserve online – more dates/times may be added if demand warrants.  Be sure to review the safety rules prior to booking.  Liability waiver required. Maximum 6 participants per tour.

Plan to arrive 10 minutes prior to your tour time to allow for check-in and waiver signatures if not completed online prior to arrival.

Quick Climb

  • $15/person or $7.50/child under 12
  • No advance booking
  • Offered approx. every 30 minutes during our operating hours of 10:00am - 6:00pm Sunday through Thursday, and 10:00am - 8:00pm Friday and Saturday (starting May 18th)

Don’t wish to commit to a specific time? Not interested in the historical narrative or have children with short attention spans? The Quick Climb tour is first come, first served with 6 climbers permitted per tour (possible wait times on busy days!). It’s offered daily with no advance booking permitted. After a brief review of the climbing rules, our guide will take you up the 77 spiral steps to the top of the tower to view the sights and take pictures. Tour will last approx. 15 minutes. No narrative will be provided by the guide.

Liability waiver required. Be sure to review the safety rules prior to climbing. Tickets are purchased onsite in the Keeper’s Residence building.