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Carlsbad Caverns National Park

New Mexico · Carlsbad, NM

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1930

Established

47K

Acres

12

Trails

1

Campgrounds

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  • Operator:575-785-2232
  • Address:727 Carlsbad Caverns Highway · Carlsbad, NM · 88220
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About

Carlsbad Caverns National Park is a national park of the United States in the Guadalupe Mountains of southeastern New Mexico. The primary attraction of the park is the show cave Carlsbad Cavern. Visitors can hike in on their own via the natural entrance or take an elevator from the visitor center.

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Trails

All trails in Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Carlsbad Caverns Nature Trail

Carlsbad Caverns Nature Trail

Whites City1.2 mi167 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyLoop
Chihuahuan Desert Nature Trail (Old Guano Road)

Chihuahuan Desert Nature Trail (Old Guano Road)

0.2 mi
Trail
Double Canyon

Double Canyon

1.9 mi
Trail
Juniper Ridge Trail

Juniper Ridge Trail

2.8 mi
Trail
North Slaughter Canyon Trail

North Slaughter Canyon Trail

Carlsbad11.1 mi1,791 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: DifficultOut & Back
Old Guano Road Trail

Old Guano Road Trail

3.4 mi
Trail
Rattlesnake Canyon Upper Loop

Rattlesnake Canyon Upper Loop

Carlsbad5.9 mi1,178 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Slaughter Canyon Cave Trail

Slaughter Canyon Cave Trail

Whites City1.0 mi597 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateOut & Back
Slaughter Canyon Trail

Slaughter Canyon Trail

5.5 mi
Trail
Upper Rattlesnake Canyon Trail

Upper Rattlesnake Canyon Trail

0.7 mi
Trail
Walnut Canyon Trail

Walnut Canyon Trail

Whites City0.3 mi30 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyOut & Back
Yucca Canyon Trail

Yucca Canyon Trail

Whites City3.8 mi1,650 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: DifficultOut & Back

Campgrounds

All campgrounds in Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Rattlesnake Canyon - Backcountry Camping

Rattlesnake Canyon - Backcountry Camping

CarlsbadPricing varies — check with the operator
Campground State Park

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Hunting in this park

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