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Carlsbad Cavern Natural Entrance

A vast subterranean chamber known for its intricate limestone formations, home to a large bat population and part of a renowned cave system.

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You can enter the Carlsbad Caverns via elevator, but if you want something a touch more rugged, hike into the caves via the Natural Entrance Trail. Although only 1.25 miles long, this trail has a very steep elevation change of 750-feet, about the same as climbing up or down a 75-story building.

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Carlsbad Cavern Natural Entrance Articles

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    It’s hard to prepare yourself for just how massive the Carlsbad Caverns actually are. The drive to the cave entrance itself, while scenic, can feel a bit underwhelming. It’s not until you actually step off the elevator that takes you into the caves (or, for the most adventurous, hike down into the Natural Entrance), that […]

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