Local Legends
Lechuguilla Cave
Eddy County, United States
Lechuguilla Cave is a cave in Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico, United States, known for its unusual geology, rare formations, and pristine condition. At 152.11 miles (244.80 km), it is the ninth-longest explored cave in the world. Its measured depth of 1,588.6 feet (484.2 m) makes it the seventh-deepest cave in the United States. The cave is named for the canyon through which it is entered, which is named for Agave lechuguilla, a species of plant found there. Access to the cave is limited to approved scientific researchers, survey and exploration teams, and National Park Service management-related trips.
- Category
- Local Legends
- Location
- Eddy County, United States
- Coordinates
- 32.19064, -104.50331
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q387771
What is Lechuguilla Cave?
Lechuguilla Cave is a Local Legends place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park, Pinery Station.
Where is Lechuguilla Cave?
Lechuguilla Cave is in Eddy County, United States. Coordinates: 32.19064, -104.50331.
How do I get to Lechuguilla Cave?
Lechuguilla Cave is at Eddy County, United States (32.19064, -104.50331). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.