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Carlsbad Caverns

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Carlsbad Caverns

Carlsbad Caverns

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Please check local regulations for: Carlsbad Caverns National Park

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    Location: Eddy County, New Mexico, United States

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    1. Chihuahuan Desert Nature Trail Loop — Carlsbad Caverns National Park

    2.29km

    00:36

    10m

    10m

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    2. Old Guano Trail — Carlsbad Caverns National Park

    12.7km

    03:30

    210m

    210m

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    3. Carlsbad Caverns loop from Carlsbad

    1.20km

    00:19

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    January 9, 2020

    Carlsbad Caverns in the Chihuahuan Desert has more than 119 caves with stunning cave formations. Some of them are open to hike in. There are two main trails to explore the caverns: Big Room Trail and Natural Entrance Trail. You can explore them on your own pace or book a guided tour.



    There is also a bat flight program from May through October, which takes place at the Bat Flight Amphitheater, located at the Natural Entrance to Carlsbad Cavern. The start time for the program changes as the summer progresses and sunset times change.



    Camping at Carlsbad Caverns National Park is allowed only in the backcountry. You need to obtain a free backcountry use permit at the visitor center on the day you arrive. Backcountry camping is only allowed west of Rattlesnake Canyon trailhead off the Desert Scenic Loop Road and south of the Guadalupe Ridge Trail to the park boundary for approximately two miles, after which camping is allowed both north and south of the trail.

      July 26, 2021

      Hike in via the Natural Entrance, do the Big Room Trail loop at the bottom, then take the elevator back out.

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