McKittrick Ridge trail
User: RossPayne - 7/18/2005

Location: McKittrick Canyon Trail

Rating: 4stars
Difficulty: 4stars  Solitude: 5stars
Miles Hiked: 8.00 Miles  Elapsed Time: N/A

Comments: We hiked from Dog Canyon to the McKittrick Ridge campsite (8 miles) then to Blue Ridge in midsummer. The main difficulty was hauling water uphill (sweaty work, unstable footing) but the temperature was very pleasant at rest stops in the shade. The McKittrick Canyon trail is especially beautiful. Unfortunately, for safety reasons, the campsites are not on ridges with views of the scenery. We didn't see any other mammals (including humans) in the backcountry.

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McKittrick Ridge trail
Area around McKittrick Canyon Trail
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