Rattlesnake Canyon Trail

Rattlesnake Canyon Trail


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The Rattlesnake Canyon Trail is marked with rock cairns and crosses the canyon wash. Be sure to look carefully for the cairns on the other side. The trail begins with a steep 670-foot descent into Rattlesnake Canyon. As the trail winds through the canyon, visitors will pass seeps high on the canyon walls.

The trail ends at the park boundary. Beyond the fence is private land. Please do not trespass. Retrace the route back to the Desert Loop Drive.

This trail is 2.2 miles, and the elevation change is 670 feet.

Facilities: The Rattlesnake Canyon Trail offers camping, restrooms, and water.

Reservations: Unknown

Best Time To Visit: The Rattlesnake Canyon Trail is open year-round.

Fees: Unknown

Accessibility: Unknown

Rules: Please do not trespass on private property.

Directions: To reach the Rattlesnake Canyon Trail from Carlsbad, take I-62/180 to Whites City. At Whites City, turn west and go about 7 miles (park road leading to the caverns). Take the scenic loop drive and find the trailhead at marker 9.

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Carlsbad Caverns National Park

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Carlsbad Caverns National Park

3225 National Parks Highway

Carlsbad, New Mexico 88220

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General: (505) 785-2232
Fax: (505) 785-2302

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