Slaughter Canyon

View from the Slaughter Canyon trailhead
Slaughter Canyon

NPS

The trailhead for this 5.3 mile (8.6 km) path is located at the parking area for Slaughter Canyon. Rated as difficult, one-way travel is 7 hours with an elevation change of 1,850 feet (564 m).

A free permit is required for all overnight use of the park’s backcountry which can be obtained at the visitor center during business hours.

Last updated: December 30, 2022

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Mailing Address:

3225 National Parks Highway
Carlsbad, NM 88220

Phone:

575 785-2232

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