#Stick ranger cavern 2 series#

For safety, closed-toe shoes with good traction (e.g. Some areas of the Big Room and Natural Entrance trails are wet from natural water drips and steep. The trails and cavern features are electrically lit, but bring a flashlight if you'd like. A light jacket or long-sleeved shirt is recommended. Pets may not be left unattended in a vehicle.ġ3) What is it like in the cavern? Carlsbad Cavern is 56☏ (13☌) year round and humid. A kennel for pets is available for a fee in the visitor center. You may eat and drink in the Underground Lunchroom snack bar area only.ġ2) What other items are not permitted in the cavern? Recreational walking sticks (canes and walking sticks for medical purposes are permitted), baby strollers, and pets are not permitted in the cavern, except service dogs. Eating and drinking anything except plain water is not allowed because food attract animals like raccoons and ringtails into the cavern. Cameras and other electronic equipment are not permitted during bat flight.ġ1) Can we take food and drinks with us into the cavern? Only plain water is permitted in the cavern. Tripods or monopods are allowed on the Big Room and Natural Entrance trails, but are not allowed on ranger-guided tours. The park does not provide wheelchairs.ĩ) Are strollers permitted in the cavern? Strollers, baby carriages, and similar devices are prohibited in all caves except as necessary for children with mobility issues within the wheelchair-designated portions of the Big Room of Carlsbad Cavern.ġ0) Can we take pictures in the cavern? Yes, and you may use a flash. Turn-around points ensure you avoid steep areas. An accessibility guide brochure contains a map and can be picked up at the visitor center information desk. To learn more as you walk, rent an audio guide at the bookstore.Ĩ) Is the cavern wheelchair accessible? Yes, part of the Big Room Trail is wheelchair accessible with assistance. Audio guides are available for rent at the bookstore.Ħ) Are there any guided tours? Click for ranger-guided tours information.ħ) What should we do if we have only short time (about an hour) to spend in the park? Enter and exit the cavern by elevator and walk the Big Room Trail. Audio Guide : To enhance the Big Room and Natural Entrance trails, rent a handheld audio guide for in-depth descriptions of the cavern's features, geology, and history.A short-cut is available that reduces the length and duration in half.

Allow one-to-two hours for this 1-1/4 mile (2 km) walk.

The Big Room Trail may be accessed from either the elevator or the bottom of the Natural Entrance Trail.This trail is not recommended for visitors with heart or respiratory conditions. The Natural Entrance Trail is a steep 1-1/4 mile (2 km) descent, equivalent to about 79 stories, from the Natural Entrance to the Big Room.For ranger-guided tours, advance reservations are required. A general admission ticket must be purchased for access to two trails you can enjoy on your own. Sections of the park road are steep, narrow, and winding.ĥ) How can we see the cavern? You can explore two trails on your own or join ranger-guided tours of Carlsbad Cavern. The park entrance road starts at White's City and continues seven miles (11 km) to the visitor center. Highway 62/180, about 20 miles (32 km) south of Carlsbad and 142 miles (229 km) northeast of El Paso.

#Stick ranger cavern 2 series#

More information is available at the National Parks and Federal Recreations Land Pass Series website.ģ) When is the cavern open? Click for operating hours.Ĥ) How do we get to the park? The turn off to enter the park is at White's City, along U.S. Discounts for ranger-guided tours are available to those with a Senior or Access pass. There are additional fees for guided tours.Ģ) Does the park provide senior or other discounts? A senior pass is available to United States Citizens with proof of age 62 or older for $80 (lifetime) and $20 (annual). Adults 16 years and older are $15, children 15 and younger are free. A general admission ticket is required for anyone entering Carlsbad Cavern. Purchase cavern tickets at the ticket counter inside the visitor center. 1) When is the park open and how much does it cost? The park is open every day, except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's days, weather and road conditions permitting.