Length: 3.56 mi
Est. time: 1h 24m
Gain: 426 ft
Loss: 106 ft
Max elev: 5,335 ft
Elevation profile
+426 ft gain · −106 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
McKittrick Ridge Wilderness Campground (Campground)
McKittrick Canyon to Dog Canyon
🗓 winter, spring, summer, fall
Pine Springs to McKittrick Canyon
⏱ For most hikers, plan to take twelve to sixteen hours to complete the hike, especially if starting at McKittrick Canyon. It can be done as a very long day hike but it is recommended as an overnight multi-day trip.
🗓 winter, spring, summer, fall
Plan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.