About
Length (round trip)0.5 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain30 ft up
Typical time15 min
TrailheadPine Springs Visitor Center
SurfaceLevel gravel
Best seasonSpring and autumn. Late October and early November for McKittrick Canyon fall colour - the busiest fortnight of the year.
DogsLeashed / limited stretches
AccessibilityTrail surfaces are loose rock or hardened rock surfaces. Hiking or trekking poles are highly recommended. Trail widths vary from two to six feet depending on the trail. Parking All trailhead areas have accessible parking available. Service animals Only service animals that have been individually trained to perform specific tasks for the benefit of persons with disabilities are allowed in the park and on trails.
What you'll see 🌄 Big views

This short trail connects the visitor center to the campground and the trailhead area at Pine Springs. During peak periods, many hikers will use this to travel from the visitor center parking lot to the trailhead and on to their day hike destinations. Distance: 0.2 miles (0.3 km) from the visitor center to the campground; 0.4 miles (0.6 km) from the visitor center parking lot to the upper trailhead. Elevation Change: 102 feet Time Estimate: 10 minutes Difficulty: Easy Leashed pets are allowed on this trail.

Tips
Saves moving the car. Not a destination but genuinely useful if you are camping at Pine Springs.
Location

Pine Springs Visitor Center

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