In 1924, National Geographic expedition members wrote about the wonders of Lower Cave. Visitors today can see the evidence left behind from those and other explorers.
3 Hours
Discover canyon views, desert plants, and wildlife along this unpaved road.
1 Hour
Enjoy a historic candle-lit lantern tour through an undeveloped section of the cavern on unpaved trails.
2 Hours
The King's Palace Tour takes visitors through four highly decorated chambers and the deepest portion of the cavern open to the public.
90 Minutes
This trail covers 100 miles (161 km) through Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Lincoln National Forest, Bureau of Land Management, and Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Over 20 miles (32 km) of this trail is within Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
5-6 Days
This tour will take you into an underground wilderness without electricity, paved walkways, or modern conveniences.
5-6 Hours
If you don’t mind getting dirty, crawling through tight passageways, and climbing slippery flowstone, you might want to try the Hall of the White Giant Tour.
4 Hours
Have a relaxing picnic among tall cottonwood trees and watch for a variety of birds.
Enjoy views of the Guadalupe Mountains and explore Chihuahuan Desert plant life along this short 0.7 mile (1.1 km) loop trail.
30 Minutes
Enjoy the night sky at Carlsbad Caverns National Park during a ranger-led night sky program.
1-2 Hours
This short 180 yards (165 m) paved walkway provides great views of Walnut Canyon.
5 Minutes
Enjoy the Chihuahuan Desert in a serene landscape along this 3.5 mile (5 km) trail.
3 Hours
This 3.7 miles (6km) trail descends the escarpment, ending at the White's City campground.
2 Hours
A moderately difficult 6 mile (9.6 km) loop trail in the park's wilderness.
4 Hours
This is a difficult 7.7 mile (12.4 km) trail that climbs quickly up a side canyon to the top of an escarpment.
9 Hours
A scenic 0.5 mile (1 km) hike that leads to viewpoints overlooking Slaughter Canyon.
90 Minutes
Follow down a canyon for 3 miles (4.8 km) and enjoy a variety of Chihuahuan Desert plants.
3 Hours
This 5.3 mile (8.6 km) hike travels up Slaughter Canyon with mountains towering above.
7 Hours
Enjoy an evening ranger talk about the park's population of Brazilian Free-tailed Bats and experience their emergence from Carlsbad Cavern.
0-60 Minutes
The Big Room and Natural Entrance trails can be enjoyed at your own pace. The Big Room Trail is easy to moderate in difficulty. The Natural Entrance Trail is strenuous. Enjoy one or both to experience a variety of cave formations.
1-3 Hours