3 Hours
Lower Rattlesnake Canyon Trail
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Follow down a canyon for 3 miles (4.8 km) and enjoy a variety of Chihuahuan Desert plants.
A moderate trail which begins approximately 0.25 mile (0.4 km) past interpretive marker #4 on the beautiful Walnut Canyon Desert Drive. This 3 miles (4.8 km) trail has an elevation change of 600 feet (183 m). Overnight use by permit only. Permits are available for free at the visitor center during business hours.
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HikingAnimalsGeologyMountainsNatural SoundsScenic ViewsTrailsWildernessdeserttrailscenic
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Details
Duration
3 Hours
Duration Details
Estimated hiking time is about 3 hours one-way.
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day, Night, Dawn, Dusk
Accessibility
Trail is narrow, rocky, and steep.
Pets
No
Reservations
No
Location
Rattlesnake Canyon Trailhead