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Texas
3.6 mi
Distance
1,355 ft
Gain
1h 37m
Time
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McKittrick Canyon Trail
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McKittrick Canyon Trail in Texas offers a scenic out-and-back hike through a striking desert canyon with perennial water, lush riparian vegetation, and dramatic cliff walls. This relatively short trail provides excellent opportunities to experience the contrast between arid uplands and a verdant canyon floor, making it a rewarding destination for hikers seeking natural beauty in the Chihuahuan Desert.
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