About
Length (round trip)0.2 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain20 ft up
Typical time5 min
TrailheadCarlsbad Caverns Highway
SurfacePaved 180-yard walkway
Best seasonThe cave is 56F year round. Surface trails are best October to April; the bat flight runs from late spring to October.
DogsLeashed / limited stretches
AccessibilityTrail is narrow and steep.
What you'll see 🌄 Big views

This paved walkway provides a scenic view into Walnut Canyon along a short trail of 180 yards (165 m). This easy trail has an elevation change of 22 feet (7 m). The trailhead is located along the paved road to the visitor center.

Tips
A two-minute stop on the way up to the visitor centre. Also the start of the seven-mile Walnut Canyon Desert Drive, a one-way gravel loop.
Location

Carlsbad Caverns Highway

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