About
Length (round trip)4.8 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain250 ft up
Typical time3 hr
TrailheadMcKittrick Canyon trailhead
SurfaceRocky canyon floor with stream crossings
Best seasonSpring and autumn. Late October and early November for McKittrick Canyon fall colour.
DogsNot allowed
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 🌊 River or creek🌼 Wildflowers🌲 Old growth🏛️ Historic site

Enjoy the shortest distance into the heart of the canyon by hiking to Pratt Cabin and return (a distance of 4.8 miles). Along this walk you will cross the stream twice before arriving at the historic structure. Enjoy a snack or lunch at the picnic tables near or at Pratt Cabin, or sit for a spell on the porch. Volunteers staff Pratt Cabin on occasion; take a look inside the stone structure. Distance: 4.8 miles (7.7 km) round-trip, out and back Time Estimate: 2-4 hours Difficulty: Moderate due to length

Tips
Wallace Pratt, the geologist who gave this canyon to the nation, built the cabin entirely of local stone with a stone roof. Open to walk into, with a shaded porch.
Location

McKittrick Canyon trailhead

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