Published 2 years ago

Carlsbad Caverns closes some areas due to recent flooding

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The heavy downpour caused flooding which led to trail erosion. The Walnut Canyon Desert Dr. also suffered extensive damage. Some of the areas closed include Old Guano, Slaughter Canyon, Yucca Canyon, Guadalupe Ridge, Rattlesnake Canyon, Juniper Ridge, Double Canyon, and Ussery. No set timeline on when these areas will reopen.

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KRQE News 13

Carlsbad Caverns closes some areas due to recent flooding

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Carlsbad Caverns National Park announced Thursday the park's wilderness areas and backcountry trails are closed due to damage from recent rain and flooding. Those areas will remain closed until repairs are complete. The park says until assessments on the damaged areas are complete, it is unknown when repairs will start or how long they will last. The following areas are closed: Old GuanoSlaughter CanyonYucca CanyonGuadalupe R…

2 years ago·Albuquerque, United States

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KTSM

Parts of Carlsbad Caverns remain closed, flooding repairs pending

CARLSBAD, NM (KTSM)- The recent rain and flooding in the area caused extensive damage in some areas at the Carlsbad Caverns National Park.A park spokesperson said assessments and repairs are pending for the park’s wilderness areas and backcountry trails. The heavy downpour caused flooding which led to trail erosion.The Walnut Canyon Desert Dr. also suffered extensive damage. Some of the areas closed include Old Guano, Slaughter Canyon, Yucca Can…

2 years ago

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Odessa American

Areas closed due to recent rain, flooding at Carlsbad Caverns - Odessa American

CARLSBAD, N.M. Due to trail erosion from recent rain and flooding, Carlsbad Caverns’ wilderness areas and backcountry trails are closed until assessments and repairs can be completed, a press release stated.Flooding also caused major damage to the unpaved Walnut Canyon Desert Drive. Until assessments are completed, it is unknown when repairs will begin.The trails closed include Old Guano, Slaughter Canyon, Yucca Canyon, Guadalupe Ridge, Rattlesn…

2 years ago

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