Rattlesnake Canyon Trail
This moderate trail descends a side canyon into Rattlesnake Canyon.
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Rattlesnake Canyon Trail Details
This moderate trail is off of Walnut Canyon Scenic Drive at interpretive stop #9, around two miles from the visitor center. The trail descends about 600 feet over the course of about three miles via a side canyon, eventually reaching Rattlesnake Canyon. Highlights include visiting the remains of an old homestead from the 1930s. You'll come out of the canyon the same way you came in, for a round-trip journey of around six miles. The hike takes about two hours, depending on how long you hang around inside the canyon.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
6 miles
Estimated time
2 hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Rattlesnake Canyon Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Rattlesnake Canyon Trail
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3.3 mi away
Walnut Canyon Desert Drive
This nine-mile gravel loop is one of the few designated scenic drives in the park.
3.5 mi away
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Carlsbad Cavern is one of the world's most famous show caves and forms the heart of Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
3.5 mi away
Bat Cave
Most of the cave's bat population lives in this underground chamber.
3.5 mi away
Carlsbad Canyon Visitor Center
Your main resource for information about the park, as well as the place to purchase entry and tour tickets.
3.5 mi away
Natural Entrance Trail
The Natural Entrance Trail is one of two options for self-guided touring of the cave.
