Hiking and Backpacking at Carlsbad Caverns

[txoutdoorx4]

Has anyone been out to Carlsbad Caverns NP and done any extended backpacking? I'm planning on a trip there in late July/early August and thought I'd see if anyone has any tips etc. If so, please post up. Cheers!

[Scott P]

Yes, there are places to backpack in and around Carlsbad National Park (though nearby Guadalupe National Park is better for backpacking), but I wouldn't even think about or suggest doing it in late July/early August. Water is very scarce (or non-existent) and the temperatures are very high in summer.

If you want to backpack in that region that time of year, head a bit north and to the area around Sierra Blanca.