How long does it take to walk through the caverns?

Okay, so, you’re wondering how long it takes to walk through Carlsbad Caverns? Well, it really depends on what you want to see! If you’re just doing the Big Room – and you should, it’s breathtaking – think about an hour and a half. That’s for the main trail, which is about a mile and a quarter, I think? It’s pretty flat, easy walking, mostly. I remember taking my kids there a few years back, and even my youngest, who was maybe seven at the time, managed it just fine. Of course, we stopped a lot – there’s just so much to look at! I mean, it’s the biggest single cave chamber in North America by volume… isn’t that crazy? It’s hard to even grasp how enormous it is. You kind of wander around with your jaw dropped the whole time. You know, I’ve heard some people whiz through it in less time, but what’s the rush? Take your time, soak it all in. You won’t regret it.