Carlsbad Caverns National Park hiking guide
Natural Entrance Path
A 0.1-mile trail with 38 ft of climbing in Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
Key facts
- Length
- 0.1 mi (0.2 km)
- Elevation gain
- 38 ft (12 m)
- Paved
- Yes
About Natural Entrance Path
Paved and steep, the trail drops from the cavern's natural mouth, and daylight gives way to the cave's gloom as you descend. Formations such as Iceberg Rock, the Whale's Mouth and Devil's Spring line the way, ending at the Big Room. Visitors with a heart or breathing condition are advised to skip it, and it isn't wheelchair accessible, but the Visitor Center is a short walk from the start.
