A Look Inside Carlsbad Caverns: An Elevator That Whisks You 750 Feet Underground
A Remarkable Journey
New Mexico never fails to amaze. One remarkable attraction is the Carlsbad Caverns, which you can explore via an elevator. Brace yourself because you’ll be entering a bottomless pit that looks nothing less than an alien planet.
The Carlsbad Caverns Elevator
First and foremost, purchase an entry ticket for the Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Then, take an elevator ride from the visitor center to the start of the cavern. What’s left is to allow yourself to explore the labyrinth of underground chambers.
The Elevator’s Descent Begins
While descending into Carlsbad Caverns, you’ll witness the magnificent Big Room, the largest single cave chamber in North America by volume. The elevator takes visitors around 750 feet underground to view the world-famous rock formations.
Ascending Carlsbad Caverns Elevator #4 - August 2020 by ArtiePenguin1
A Dramatic Drop Into The Heart Of The Earth
The elevator goes straight into the heart of the caverns, where visitors can see a range of cave formations, such as stalagmites, stalactites, and soda straws. The stunning view will take your breath away and give you the experience of a lifetime.
Witness The Bottomless Pit
Situated in the far reaches of the Big Room and a little past the halfway point of the self-guided tour, the Bottomless Pit is an unforgettable journey. While not truly bottomless, it is 140 feet deep and angled such that one cannot see the bottom, even with a flashlight.
