Hiking in Carlsbad Caverns

Hiking

The park has seven hiking trails, varying in length and difficulty.

Guide Sections

Use Hiking's guide sections to understand how this stop fits into the larger park plan.

Information

Hiking Details

Difficulty

Open

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Activities

The park has seven hiking trails, ranging in length from a half-mile loop to seven miles one-way. You can opt for an hour-long hike, a half-day, full-day or even a multi-day backcountry excursion. The park is located in the heart of the Chihuahuan Desert and the Guadalupe Mountains. Terrain is open and rocky, with little shade. Some trails climb and traverse ridgelines or descend into canyons, with panoramic views of the surrounding desert and prime opportunities for viewing wildlife and wildflowers.