Carlsbad Caverns are fantastic!!! You have to see to believe. We walked down through the natural entrance, which is a real hour walk… dropping 800ft… so be prepared for your legs to be burning by th… Full review by ianp76
Sep 23, 2024
Amazing visit today to Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico. The US do their parks SO very well! ❤️ A series of switchbacks takes you deep into the earth, over 750 feet. It was really quiet, … Full review by Trifecta2407
Sep 16, 2024
this was the scariest experience of my life. it felt like i was descending into hell itself. i only went because my dad wanted me to and he might be happy i did it, but if i could take it back, i wou… Full review by Cruiser36236765050
The path is smooth but narrow. You may have to call the Caverns and find out. Not much I can help but better leave it to the pros. It is a JAW-DROPPING MUST SEE! Good luck …
The path is smooth but narrow. You may have to call the Caverns and find out. Not much I can help but better leave it to the pros. It is a JAW-DROPPING MUST SEE! Good luck and have fun!
If I take the elevator down to the Big Room (vs taking the Natural Entrance Trail), is there anything that I would miss by having taken the elevator? I have 4 kids (ages 1 in a carrier, 3, 5 and 7) but they are well traveled and have hiked 4+ miles through other caves like Mammoth Caves. I would consider taking the kids down the Natural Entrance Trail but if it's just cave walls (vs formations etc) we may just skip and take the elevator down. Not really concerned about darkness and the kids scared of the cave environment.
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The Natural Entrance was really cool to walk down and through. There are a good number of formations that are well lit, and you think are really neat, but then you get into the main cavern …
The Natural Entrance was really cool to walk down and through. There are a good number of formations that are well lit, and you think are really neat, but then you get into the main cavern and appreciate just how awesome it is! I'd recommend walking down the trail, and then taking the elevator back out - but be prepared for long lines.
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The park is open every day, except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's days, weather and road conditions permitting. Purchase cavern tickets at the ticket counter...
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