Chihuahuan Desert Nature Trail

Chihuahuan Desert Nature Trail is a 0.7-mile loop foot trail in Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico. It climbs 100 ft to a high point of 4,392 ft. Difficulty: easy, from the NPS hiking-rating formula.

0.7 miloop
100 ftelevation gain
4,392 fthigh point
Easydifficulty

From the National Park Service

Chihuahuan Desert Nature Trail
Enjoy views of the Guadalupe Mountains and explore Chihuahuan Desert plant life along this short 0.7 mile (1.1 km) loop trail.
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