State: New Mexico
Location: Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Length, One-Way: 2.2 miles
Trail Type: Out and Back
Elevation Change: 670 feet
Best Season: Year-Round
Difficulty: Easy

Ghost Ranch in New Mexico

Trail Information

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, you will pass seeps high on the canyon walls.

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

Directions

The trailhead is located at Marker #9, on Desert Loop Drive.

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