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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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Carlsbad Caverns National Park: the Complete Guide for 2023
Read more...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 […]