About
Length6 mi
ShapeLoop
DifficultyModerate
Elevation gain750 ft up
Typical time4 hr
TrailheadWalnut Canyon Desert Drive, marker 9
SurfaceRocky canyon and ridge, cairned
Best seasonThe cave is 56F year round. Surface trails are best October to April; the bat flight runs from late spring to October.
DogsNot allowed
AccessibilityTrail is narrow, rocky, and steep.
What you'll see 🌄 Big views🌼 Wildflowers🎒 Backpacking

This 6 mile (9.6 km) loop trail is moderately difficult and travels travels from the Rattlesnake Canyon Trailhead to the Guadalupe Ridge Trail, down to the Walnut Canyon Desert Drive, and back up to the Rattlesnake Canyon Trailhead. The change in elevation along the trail is 670 feet (204 m). A free permit is required for all overnight use of the park's backcountry which can be obtained at the visitor center during business hours.

Tips
Follow the cairns carefully - the route is faint. The Walnut Canyon Desert Drive is one-way gravel and closes when wet. Backcountry permits are free and required for camping.
Location

Walnut Canyon Desert Drive, marker 9

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