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Lion's Tail, Carlsbad Caverns National Park

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#4 of 10 in Parks in Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Geologic Formation Nature / Park

Lion's Tail is located in Carlsbad Caverns National Park. See Lion's Tail and all Carlsbad Caverns National Park has to offer by arranging your trip with our Carlsbad Caverns National Park trip itinerary planner.

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• By dixiepeach

  This is a great formation found in the Big Room along with many other unique and ornate formations: stalactites, stalagmites and columns. It seemed nearly everyone stopped here for a photo.  more »

• By OutWithTheAllens

  This was one of our family’s favorite formations. The children have mentioned it several times since leaving the park. It is quite neat!  more »

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