A photo of the Chihuahuan Desert along the Juniper Ridge Trail.
3 Hours

Juniper Ridge Trail

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Enjoy the Chihuahuan Desert in a serene landscape along this 3.5 mile (5 km) trail.

Located on the scenic Walnut Canyon Desert Drive, the trailhead is about 1 mile (1.6 km) past interpretive marker #9. The Juniper Ridge trail is considered easy with an 800 foot (240 m) change in elevation over the 3.5 mile (5 km) path.

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HikingAnimalsBirdsGeologyMountainsNatural SoundsScenic ViewsTrailsWildernesstrailhikeloop trailscenery

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Duration

3 Hours

Duration Details

Estimated hiking time is 3 hours one-way.

Fees Apply

No

Seasons

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Accessibility

Trail is narrow, rocky, and steep in places.

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No

Reservations

No

Location

Juniper Ridge Trailhead

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