A gravel trail leads into fall foliage of green, red, and yellow.

Hiking McKittrick Canyon

Guadalupe Mountains National Park

  • 4 - 8 hours
  • 6 tour stops

McKittrick Canyon is the centerpiece of the park. From the trailhead to the Grotto is a gentle hike in the canyon bottom. It's a moderate 4.8 miles roundtrip to the Pratt Cabin; 7.0 miles roundtrip to the Grotto. The canyon is a day use area only. Enjoy a surprising variety of plants, animals and dramatic views along this canyon trail. Please stay on the trail and out of the fragile stream.

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