McKittrick Canyon Trail: Complete Guide to Pratt Cabin, the Grotto & the Notch (2026)

Red and orange fall foliage along the McKittrick Canyon Trail between Pratt Cabin and the Grotto in Guadalupe Mountains National Park

The McKittrick Canyon Trail runs into the greenest canyon in West Texas. Here’s how far it is to Pratt Cabin, the Grotto and the Notch, how hard each hike is, gate hours, fees, parking and when to catch the fall colors.