Hidden under the surface of the Chichuahuan Desert there lies an amazing network of more than one hundred caves, which are the main attraction of the Carlsbad Caverns National Park. There are two ways to explore the remarkable caves – you can explore at your own pace or join a ranger-guided tour. The main cavern (Big Room) is accessible by hiking or by elevator, and parts of the cave are wheelchair-friendly. If you explore on foot the reasonably flat trail through the Big Room takes about 90 minutes, but there is also a shorter circuit which takes around 45 minutes. The ranger-guided tours vary from easy to very challenging, to suit all fitness levels.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park, 757 Carlsbad Caverns Hwy, Carlsbad, NM 88220, Phone: 575-785-2232
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