Walnut Canyon Desert Drive

Closed - April 2022+ due to high potential of forest fire

Due to high fire potential, driving this trail was closed mid-April 2022. The app required a rating on this so just picked a 3 but I was unable to judge it for myself. Hope rains come soon, very dry.

Not worth my time

Should have trusted my instincts on this. The longest 9 miles of my life. A few good views, otherwise, was the same scenery over and over and over. Didn't see any value add over the drive in and ou...

Beautiful in the fall

We spent at least an hour driving the route. Ask a ranger for the brochure which coordinates with the drive and it's numbered sign posts. Wish the brochure was more legible.

Experience the Desert

This is about an hour's drive first along the rim of, and later at the bottom of, Walnut Canyon. It gives you the chance to experience the flora and fauna of the Chihuahuan Desert in all its glory. T...

Great above the ground as well

The reason you come to Carlsbad is for what is under the ground. However, take the time to enjoy both the canyon and the plateau from the entrance drive and experience those features above the ground...