About
Length (round trip)7.7 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyStrenuous
Elevation gain1,500 ft up
Typical time9 hr
TrailheadYucca Canyon, remote south-west corner
SurfaceSteep side-canyon climb to an escarpment top
Best seasonThe cave is 56F year round. Surface trails are best October to April; the bat flight runs from late spring to October.
DogsNot allowed
AccessibilityTrail is narrow, rocky, and steep.
What you'll see ⛰️ Summit🌄 Big views🌲 Old growth🎒 Backpacking

This is a difficult 7.7 mile (12.4 km) trail that climbs quickly up a side canyon to the top of the escarpment. From the ridge, there are amazing views of the basin. The trail continues across the plateau until it reaches a sheer drop and view into Big Canyon. This is one of the few trails in the park where you may encounter ponderosa and other pines. Elevation change is 1,520 feet (464 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.

Tips
The rim is a different world from the desert below - pine forest and much cooler air. The access road is rough gravel and needs clearance.
Location

Yucca Canyon, remote south-west corner

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