Last updated: January 11, 2024
Place
McKittrick Canyon Trailhead
NPS Photo
Quick Facts
Location:
At the end of the McKittrick Canyon Access Road.
Significance:
This day-use area is the gateway to McKittrick Canyon.
Amenities
18 listed
Benches/Seating, Captioned Media, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Information, Information - Maps Available, Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board, Parking - Auto, Parking - Bus/RV, Picnic Table, Restroom, Restroom - Accessible, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Toilet - Flush, Trailhead, Trash/Litter Receptacles, Water - Bottle-Filling Station, Water - Drinking/Potable, Wheelchair Accessible
The McKittrick Canyon trailhead is the starting point for trails for destinations in McKittrick Canyon as well as above and beyond the canyon. Trail destinations inside the canyon make excellent day hikes. The trailhead is located on the other side of the visitor center from the parking lot. This is a day use area and visitors must exit before the gate closing time each evening.
Trails and routes beginning here include: