Explore Carlsbad Caverns National Park
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Trail 500ft climb in 0.5 miles. Gut-check hike to canyon overlook. Bring water, start at dawn.
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Trail 5.3mi one-way, 1,850ft gain. Brutal desert grunt—serious hikers only.
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