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Big Room TrailThis self-guided trail begins in the Big Room, at the base of the elevators and at the end of the Natural Entrance Trail.
Hiking, Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Explore Hiking in Carlsbad Caverns National Park with grouped stops, trails, and related park places collected under the same planning theme.
Hiking Stops and Trip Ideas
Use this Hiking guide to compare the stops that belong together in Carlsbad Caverns National Park, then decide which ones deserve map time or a saved trip stop.
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Chihuahuan Desert Nature TrailThis half-mile paved loop trail is located near the park visitor center.
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Juniper Ridge TrailThis moderate, three-mile out-and-back hike is located off of Walnut Canyon Scenic Drive.
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Yucca Canyon TrailThis moderate trail wanders three miles through Yucca Canyon and up a ridge to gain views of the Yucca Basin and Big Canyon.
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Rattlesnake Canyon TrailThis moderate trail descends a side canyon into Rattlesnake Canyon.
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North Slaughter Canyon TrailThis trail winds along the bottom of Middle Slaughter Canyon before merging with North Slaughter Canyon.
