About
Length (round trip)4.2 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyModerate
Elevation gain600 ft up
Typical time2 hr 30 min
TrailheadPine Springs trailhead
SurfaceRocky wash and a natural rock staircase
Best seasonSpring and autumn. Late October and early November for McKittrick Canyon fall colour - the busiest fortnight of the year.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see 🌄 Big views🌼 Wildflowers

Up a boulder-strewn wash to a natural rock staircase and a narrow slot in the limestone.

Tips
The wash section is all loose boulders and slower than it looks. The Hiker's Staircase and the narrow hall at the end are the payoff. Never enter if rain threatens.
Location

Pine Springs trailhead

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