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Walnut Canyon Desert Drive, Carlsbad Caverns National Park

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#10 of 12 in Scenic Drive in New Mexico
Scenic Drive · Hidden Gem · Tourist Spot
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  • By JMCirlin
    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. 
    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.  more »
  • By ROCtraveler30
    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... 
    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...  more »
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