Lower Cave Tour

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  • 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
  • Walnut Canyon Desert Drive

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  • Discover canyon views, desert plants, and wildlife along this unpaved road.
  • 1 Hour
  • Left Hand Tunnel Tour

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  • Enjoy a historic candle-lit lantern tour through an undeveloped section of the cavern on unpaved trails.
  • 2 Hours
  • King's Palace Tour

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  • 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
  • Guadalupe Ridge Trail (GRT)

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  • 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
  • Slaughter Canyon Cave Tour

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  • This tour will take you into an underground wilderness without electricity, paved walkways, or modern conveniences.
  • 5-6 Hours
  • Hall of the White Giant Tour

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  • 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
  • Rattlesnake Springs Picnic Area

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  • Have a relaxing picnic among tall cottonwood trees and watch for a variety of birds.
  • Chihuahuan Desert Nature Trail

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  • 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
  • Night Sky Programs

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  • Enjoy the night sky at Carlsbad Caverns National Park during a ranger-led night sky program.
  • 1-2 Hours
  • Walnut Canyon Overlook Trail

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  • This short 180 yards (165 m) paved walkway provides great views of Walnut Canyon.
  • 5 Minutes
  • Juniper Ridge Trail

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  • Enjoy the Chihuahuan Desert in a serene landscape along this 3.5 mile (5 km) trail.
  • 3 Hours
  • Old Guano Trail

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  • This 3.7 miles (6km) trail descends the escarpment, ending at the White's City campground.
  • 2 Hours
  • Upper Rattlesnake Canyon Loop Trail

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  • A moderately difficult 6 mile (9.6 km) loop trail in the park's wilderness.
  • 4 Hours
  • Yucca Canyon Trail

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  • 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
  • Slaughter Canyon Cave Trail

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  • A scenic 0.5 mile (1 km) hike that leads to viewpoints overlooking Slaughter Canyon.
  • 90 Minutes
  • Lower Rattlesnake Canyon Trail

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  • Follow down a canyon for 3 miles (4.8 km) and enjoy a variety of Chihuahuan Desert plants.
  • 3 Hours
  • Slaughter Canyon Trail

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  • This 5.3 mile (8.6 km) hike travels up Slaughter Canyon with mountains towering above.
  • 7 Hours
  • Bat Flight Program

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  • 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
  • Explore the Cavern at Your Own Pace

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  • 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