Above Ground
The park's above-ground trail system includes a short nature trail and, for experienced hikers, more than 50 miles of primitive backcountry trails. Trailheads are located along each of the park roads.

Permit Information
Free backcountry permits are available at the visitor center.

Directions
The above-ground region of Carlsbad Caverns National Park encompasses all of the park's surface terrain.

Information Center
The information center is located at the cavern entrance off US 62.

Activities