The Best Hiking in Carlsbad
Looking for the best hiking in Carlsbad? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Carlsbad. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top hiking spots in and near Carlsbad
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Carlsbad, New Mexico
Ocotillo Hills Nature Trail
2.06 mi / 276 ft gainOcotillo Hills Nature Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Carlsbad, New Mexico.Read more -
Carlsbad, New Mexico
La Cueva Canyon Trail
4.89 mi / 518 ft gainLa Cueva Canyon Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Carlsbad, New Mexico.Read more -
Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad Caverns National Park Trail
1.16 mi / 85 ft gainCarlsbad Caverns National Park Trail is a loop trail that takes you a cave located near Whites City, New Mexico.Read more -
Carlsbad, New Mexico
Climb Down into the Depths of Carlsbad Caverns
5.01.2 mi / -2000 ft gainThe Carlsbad Caverns is an experience like no other. There is a seven mile scenic road that leads into the park, which will direct you towards the ranger station and entrance to the caves. The entrance to this road starts and ends in Whites City.You have two options to enter the cave: The first i...Read more -
Carlsbad, New Mexico
Tour the Left Hand Tunnel in the Carlsbad Caverns
The Carlsbad Caverns have a self-guided tour sections and a handful of guided tours you have to pay extra for. For $7 for adults and $3.50 for children, a park ranger puts on an act and even dresses the part of the late Jim White, founder of the Carlsbad Caverns, while taking you on an adventure...Read more -
Carlsbad, New Mexico
Guadalupe Ridge Trail
33.99 mi / 5079 ft gainGuadalupe Ridge Trail is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Whites City, New Mexico.Read more -
Carlsbad, New Mexico
Rattlesnake Canyon Upper Loop
5.95 mi / 715 ft gainRattlesnake Canyon Upper Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Carlsbad, New Mexico.Read more -
Carlsbad, New Mexico
North Slaughter Canyon Trail
10.99 mi / 3143 ft gainNorth Slaughter Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Carlsbad, New Mexico.Read more -
Carlsbad, New Mexico
Slaughter Canyon Cave Trail
0.97 mi / 663 ft gainSlaughter Canyon Cave Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Whites City, New Mexico.Read more -
Carlsbad, New Mexico
Sitting Bull Spring Trail
5.3 mi / 1348 ft gainSitting Bull Spring Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Whites City, New Mexico.Read more -
Carlsbad, New Mexico
Sitting Bull Falls Trail
0.67 mi / 262 ft gainSitting Bull Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Whites City, New Mexico.Read more -
Carlsbad, New Mexico
Yucca Canyon Trail
3.84 mi / 1427 ft gainYucca Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Whites City, New Mexico.Read more -
Carlsbad, New Mexico
Big Canyon Trail
3.12 mi / 233 ft gainBig Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Whites City, New Mexico.Read more -
Culberson County, Texas
Hike Permian Reef Trail
9.2 mi / 2 ft gainPermian Reef Trail is a 9.2 mile out and back hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Salt Flat, TX.Read more -
Culberson County, Texas
McKittrick Canyon Trail to McKittrick Ridge Campground
5.014.27 mi / 3274 ft gainThis hike is not for the faint of heart or the out of shape. Bolstering 2000ft of elevation gain over 10 miles of rough terrain, this hike will challenge you but grant you an immense reward if you can persevere. Make sure you've packed plenty of water. There are NO backcountry water supply points...Read more -
Culberson County, Texas
McKittrick Canyon Nature Loop Trail
0.96 mi / 157 ft gainMcKittrick Canyon Nature Loop Trail is an approximately 1 mile loop hike with scenic views and beautiful wild flowers located near Salt Flat, TX. Dogs are not permitted on this trail.Read more