How many trails are near Carlsbad?

We list 27 trails within 30 miles of Carlsbad, New Mexico. This page shows the 27 closest.

What is the longest trail near Carlsbad?

La Cueva is the longest on this page at about 8.0 miles, 4.5 miles from Carlsbad.

Are there dog-friendly trails near Carlsbad?

None of the trails on this page have a dog rule in our data yet. Check signs at the trailhead or the park's website.

Trails near Carlsbad, NM

27 trails within 30 miles of Carlsbad, for hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-road riding. Tap a trail for its map, trailhead and directions.

Hiking trails (17) Walking trails (16) Bike trails (6) Mountain bike trails (6) Paved trails (9) Horse trails (5)

Quick picks

Closest: Ocotillo Hills Nature Trail 1.1 mi, 2.7 mi away
Longest: La Cueva 8.0 mi, 4.5 mi away
Easy walk: Ocotillo Hills Nature Trail 1.1 mi, 2.7 mi away
Paved: Ocotillo Hills Nature Trail 1.1 mi, 2.7 mi away
Mountain biking: GILSON SPRING TRAIL 2.1 mi, 30 mi away
Horseback riding: JUNIPER WELLS TRAIL 1.1 mi, 29 mi away

All nearby trails

Ocotillo Hills Nature Trail

2.7 mi away

1.1 mi long · Easy · Carlsbad

Hiking Paved

Erosion Gulch

4.2 mi away

0.5 mi long · Carlsbad

Hiking

La Cueva

4.5 mi away

8.0 mi long · Easy · Carlsbad

Hiking Paved

Poquito Mas

5.3 mi away

1.5 mi long · Carlsbad

Hiking

WC VISTA TRL

20 mi away

0.1 mi long · Easy · Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Paved

Juniper Ridge Trail

21 mi away

2.7 mi long · Easy · Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Hiking

Old Guano Road Trail

21 mi away

3.4 mi long · Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Hiking

Chihuahuan Desert Nature Trail (Old Guano Road)

21 mi away

0.2 mi long · Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Emergency Access Only

21 mi away

0.0 mi long · Easy · Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Paved

Handicapped Accessible Sidewalk & trail to natural entrance

21 mi away

0.0 mi long · Easy · Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Paved

Chihuahuan Desert Nature Trail

21 mi away

0.4 mi long · Easy · Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Paved

Handicapped Accessible Sidewalk

21 mi away

0.1 mi long · Easy · Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Paved

VC TRL TO CAVE PART 2

21 mi away

0.1 mi long · Easy · Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Paved

VC TRAIL TO CAVE

21 mi away

0.0 mi long · Easy · Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Paved

Rattlesnake Canyon Overlook Trail

24 mi away

0.1 mi long · Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Lower Rattlesnake Canyon Trail

24 mi away

1.4 mi long · Carlsbad

Hiking

Rattlesnake Canyon Trail

24 mi away

3.6 mi long · Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Upper Rattlesnake Canyon Trail

24 mi away

0.7 mi long · Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Hiking

Slaughter Canyon Cave Trail

29 mi away

0.5 mi long · Hard · Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Hiking

JUNIPER WELLS TRAIL

29 mi away

1.1 mi long · Lincoln National Forest

Hiking Biking Mountain biking Horses

Slaughter Canyon Trail

29 mi away

5.3 mi long · Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Hiking

GILSON SPRING TRAIL

30 mi away

2.1 mi long · Lincoln National Forest

Hiking Biking Mountain biking Horses

ANDERSON CANYON

30 mi away

1.2 mi long · Lincoln National Forest

Hiking Biking Mountain biking Horses

Stitting Bull Falls Trail

30 mi away

1.8 mi long · US Forest Service

Hiking

SBF SHORT CUT

30 mi away

0.2 mi long · Lincoln National Forest

Hiking Biking Mountain biking

SITTING BULL FALLS

30 mi away

2.9 mi long · Lincoln National Forest

Hiking Biking Mountain biking Horses

LAST CHANCE CANYON

30 mi away

5.8 mi long · Lincoln National Forest

Hiking Biking Mountain biking Horses

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Common questions

How many trails are near Carlsbad?: We list 27 trails within 30 miles of Carlsbad, New Mexico. This page shows the 27 closest.
What is the longest trail near Carlsbad?: La Cueva is the longest on this page at about 8.0 miles, 4.5 miles from Carlsbad.
Are there dog-friendly trails near Carlsbad?: None of the trails on this page have a dog rule in our data yet. Check signs at the trailhead or the park's website.