Highlight • Cave
Slaughter Canyon Cave
Hiking
5.0
(1)
Routes leading to this Highlight may be dangerous
Routes may comprise technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.
This Highlight is in a protected area
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Tips
Wilko Koning
February 15, 2023
Hiking
One of many caves in Carlsbad Caverns National Park that are worth visiting, but please note: The cave can only be seen on a ranger-guided tour: nps.gov/cave/planyourvisit/slaughter_canyon_cave_tour.htm
The hike itself is not very long but on a rugged steep path.
The hike itself is not very long but on a rugged steep path.
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2
hikers
1.80km
01:03
170m
170m
Embark on the Slaughter Canyon Cave Trail, a difficult 1.1-mile (1.8 km) hike that climbs 557 feet (170 metres) in just over an hour. This rugged path immediately gains elevation…
Hard
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Elevation 1,470 m