Night Hike
Carlsbad Caverns National Park · New Mexico
Photo: NPS / Michael Larson
Next time
Friday, Oct 23 · 6:15 PM
Local time at the park
Who it's for
Free
No entry fee listed by the organizer.
Beginner-friendly
A group walk or hike open to all paces.
Evening or night
Starts after 6 PM local time.
About this program
This is a 1.5 mile (2.4 km) round trip hike along an unimproved trail, marked only by stick posts and rock piles in low-light conditions. Sharp-pointed plants with thorns are very common along the trail with a slight but rocky slope.
- Elevation at the start
- 5,220 ft
- Above 5,000 ft the air is thinner. If you live lower down, drink more water and expect a slower pace than at home.
- Where to meet
- All hikes will begin after the Bat Flight Program. Meet the rangers at the park sign in front of the visitor center at the designated program time.
- Good to know
- The night hike will take place after the Bat Flight Program
From the National Park Service. Elevation from USGS.
Upcoming dates
- Friday, Oct 236:15 PM
- Saturday, Oct 246:15 PM
- Sunday, Oct 256:15 PM
Schedule from the Carlsbad Caverns National Park, checked daily. Programs can change, so check before you go.
At the park that day
Typical for the date
74° / 50°
Rain about 1 day in 6. 30-year NOAA average at Carlsbad Caverns, NM, 6.9 mi away.
Sunset
6:18 PM
Friday
No closures or road changes reported within 20 miles in the last week.
