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Carlsbad Caverns National Park

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Carlsbad Caverns National Park
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Places in Carlsbad Caverns

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Carlsbad Cavern, Carlsbad Caverns National ParkCarlsbad CavernA vast, otherworldly cave capped by the jaw-dropping Big RoomTrailhead · RestroomBig Room, Carlsbad Caverns National ParkBig RoomNorth America’s largest cave chamber, easy to exploreTrailhead · RestroomKing's Palace, Carlsbad Caverns National ParkKing's PalaceRanger-led descent to the caverns’ deepest, most ornate public chambersNatural Entrance, Carlsbad Caverns National ParkNatural EntranceWalk into the earth through a steep, dramatic cave mouthTrailhead · RestroomNatural Entrance Amphitheater, Carlsbad Caverns National ParkNatural Entrance AmphitheaterPrime perch for the park’s nightly bat flight over the cave mouthTrailhead · RestroomVisitor Center, Carlsbad Caverns National ParkVisitor CenterGateway to the caverns with exhibits, film, and elevator accessTrailhead · RestroomCrystal Spring Dome, Carlsbad Caverns National ParkCrystal Spring DomeTowering stalagmite with a rare bell canopyThe Whale's Mouth, Carlsbad Caverns National ParkThe Whale's MouthSignature drapery speleothem along the main cavern route

Trails in Carlsbad Caverns

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Big Room Trail, Carlsbad Caverns National ParkEasyBig Room TrailA vast, easy loop showcasing North America’s largest cave chamber.1.3 mi · 1.5 hrNatural Entrance Trail, Carlsbad Caverns National ParkChallengingNatural Entrance TrailSteep, dramatic descent into the cavern via the explorer route1.3 mi · 1 hrGuadalupe Ridge Trail, Carlsbad Caverns National ParkChallengingGuadalupe Ridge TrailHigh, exposed ridge walk across a world-class fossil reef.20 mi · 0 minYucca Canyon Trail, Carlsbad Caverns National ParkChallengingYucca Canyon TrailSteep, solitary climb to big desert-and-basin views.7.7 mi · 9 hrRattlesnake Canyon Trail, Carlsbad Caverns National ParkModerateRattlesnake Canyon TrailQuiet desert canyon loop with steep switchbacks and big views3 mi · 3 hrJuniper Ridge Trail, Carlsbad Caverns National ParkEasyJuniper Ridge TrailQuiet desert ridge with big sky views and a surprisingly solid workout3.5 mi · 5 hrOld Guano Road Trail, Carlsbad Caverns National ParkEasyOld Guano Road TrailHistoric ridge walk from Visitor Center to White’s City with big views.3.7 mi · 2 hrUpper Rattlesnake Canyon Trail, Carlsbad Caverns National ParkModerateUpper Rattlesnake Canyon TrailRugged wash-to-ridge desert loop with solitude and big views7.7 mi · 4.5 hr

Find wildlife in Carlsbad Caverns

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Mexican Free-tailed Bat in Carlsbad Caverns National ParkMexican Free-tailed BatReports peak in the evening, around 8 PM47 sightingsAoudad in Carlsbad Caverns National ParkAoudadReports peak in the early evening, around 6 PM171 sightingsMule Deer in Carlsbad Caverns National ParkMule DeerReports peak in the evening, around 7 PM37 sightingsWild Turkey in Carlsbad Caverns National ParkWild TurkeyReports peak in the early morning, around 7 AM86 sightingsCollared Peccary in Carlsbad Caverns National ParkCollared PeccaryReports peak in the evening, around 7 PM32 sightingsLargemouth Bass in Carlsbad Caverns National ParkLargemouth BassReports peak in the evening, around 7 PM46 sightingsDiamond-backed Rattlesnake in Carlsbad Caverns National ParkDiamond-backed RattlesnakeReports peak in the evening, around 7 PM17 sightingsTurkey Vulture in Carlsbad Caverns National ParkTurkey VultureReports peak in the late morning, around 11 AM35 sightings

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CLOSURE

Flood-damaged road and trails remain closed

Walnut Canyon Desert Drive and three trail sections remain closed because of extensive damage from the historic August 2022 flood. - Walnut Canyon Desert Drive (also called Scenic Loop Road) is closed; the park is developing engineering options to harden washed-out stream crossings and ridgeline sections and continues resource-protection processes and funding requests. Repairs have no known start or completion date. - The closed trails are Guadalupe Ridge from the visitor center to Slaughter Canyon Trail, Rattlesnake Canyon, and Juniper Ridge. Juniper Ridge remains closed because its trailhead access uses Scenic Loop Road. - The main park road to the visitor center and cavern is open. Other trails listed by the park as open include Old Guano, Slaughter Canyon, Yucca Canyon, Ussery, Double Canyon, and Guadalupe Ridge from the west park boundary to Slaughter Canyon Trail. Check current park conditions before traveling.

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