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Alchemist2000 · 01-25-2006, 02:42 AM

We may have an opportunity to go to Guadalupe Mountains NP and Carlsbad Caverns NP over spring break (mid-March) this year. We have never been to either park. We probably won't be camping on this trip, but we are looking for some "must-do" dayhikes or other cool things to do. Any suggestions? McKittrick Canyon will not be at its most spectacular without fall color, but we assume we should still do that. Has anyone done the El Capitan Trail? What about the drive out to Williams Ranch? What about the various cave trips at Carlsbad Caverns? Are any of those cave trips more worthwhile than others? Do you think we need to reserve spots on the cave trips ahead of time or can we wait until we arrive? Finally, I keep reading about the potential for hurricane force winds in early spring on the national park's website. How much of a problem is that likely to be? Thanks for any help.

01-25-2006, 02:42 AM	#16
Alchemist2000 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Lewisville, TX Posts: 73	Re: Guadalupe Mountains We may have an opportunity to go to Guadalupe Mountains NP and Carlsbad Caverns NP over spring break (mid-March) this year. We have never been to either park. We probably won't be camping on this trip, but we are looking for some "must-do" dayhikes or other cool things to do. Any suggestions? McKittrick Canyon will not be at its most spectacular without fall color, but we assume we should still do that. Has anyone done the El Capitan Trail? What about the drive out to Williams Ranch? What about the various cave trips at Carlsbad Caverns? Are any of those cave trips more worthwhile than others? Do you think we need to reserve spots on the cave trips ahead of time or can we wait until we arrive? Finally, I keep reading about the potential for hurricane force winds in early spring on the national park's website. How much of a problem is that likely to be? Thanks for any help.