Ussery

Carlsbad Cavern

~28 min drive

<p>Explore Carlsbad Cavern at your own pace on the Big Room and Natural Entrance trails. Access is available by elevator or hiking.</p>   <p><strong>Reservations Required to Enter Cavern</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Reservations must be purchased <a href="https://www.recreation.g…

Telephone Ridge

~5 min drive

Scenic ridge hike with steady elevation gain and panoramic views.

Yucca

~6 min drive

Easy 2.2-mile desert hike through yucca-dotted New Mexico landscape.

North Mckitrick Canyon

~13 min drive

Moderate canyon hike through McKitrick Canyon with steady desert terrain.

Wilderness Ridge Trail

~10 min drive

Easy 1.54-mile out-and-back ridge walk in Texas.

Cave Canyon

~5 min drive

Easy canyon hike with cave exploration in central New Mexico.

Indian

~12 min drive

Easy 1.76-mile trail with minimal elevation gain near Indian, NM.

White Oaks

~21 min drive

Moderate 6.76-mile trail through piñon-juniper forest near historic White Oaks mining town.

Permian Reef Geology Loop Trail

~11 min drive

Easy out-and-back trail exploring Permian Reef geological formations.

Lonesome Ridge

~7 min drive

Steady ridge climb through piñon-juniper woodland with scenic high country views.