Backpacking the Most Beautiful Spot in Texas – McKittirck Canyon
Backpacking the Most Beautiful Spot in Texas – McKittirck Canyon
In Part 3 of my 3 part trip to Guadalupe Mountains National Park, I hike through “The Most Beautiful Spot in Texas”, McKittrick Canyon. I start in the desert near the mouth of the canyon and eventually make my way past the Pratt Lodge, the Grotto, the Hunter Line Shack, and up one of the hardest climbs in the state to McKittrick Ridge Campsite. The views from the top are breath taking. After reaching the campsite, I have now finished every trail at Guadalupe Mountains National Park.
It was a great way to end my trip in a place that is very special to me.
I enjoyed very much, Thankyou 🕊
Awesome!!! Have you been on shummard peak??? That’s where I want to go 👍
I subbed to your channel and watched all of your Guadalupe videos at least once. As a result, I had planned a multi-day backpacking trip up there at the end of November. I even planned a few off-trail options. I may have to postpone the trip given the pandemic and the national parks’ reluctance so far to let people back into the backcountry to camp.
Regardless, I want to thank you for sharing your GuMo adventures with us. What an awesome accomplishment to hike every trail and even tackle El Cap! You inspired me to make the ~13 hour drive and to maybe start documenting my own adventures going forward.
Happy trails!
Congratulations on your accomplishment. I’m sure you have inspired a lot of folks to get out there on those trails in the park and hike. I know that you have inspired me. I’ve been trying to get out there for years and in less than 2 months I’ll be spending a few days and nights on trail, with McKittrick Canyon on the list. You did a great job creating these videos and it is much appreciated. I look forward to any other hiking related videos that you make in the future.
I live in Austin and I think you just motivated be to head out to Guadalupe Mountains National Park for a long weekend of backpacking! Looks just like the solitude I am looking for.
Great video man! This was my go-to video for researching my trip to McKittrick Canyon last week. Keep it up, your channel is great!
Finished Mackittrick Ridge on March 20 after doing the OML. Stayed one night in Fort Davis State Park while traveling between the two Parks. Your video was very helpful. Thanks!
Being from the super flat Houston area, it’s hard to imagine such terrain exists in Texas. It’s beautiful. Thanks for taking us along.
Thank you for posting your hike. Watching it brought back good memories of my hiking there with my two sons many years ago when I had younger legs. ~ from Cut and Shoot, Texas
Stunning views from the ridge and really loved seeing the 2 cabins and the setting around them. Can’t wait to get back there and give this hike a shot. Really appreciate it!
Now where the hell is this…
Nice video, I plan to do this hike soon. Thanks for posting this. Been wanting to do this now at 62 years old this year.
I really enjoyed the video! I wish I known of this when I was young…
Great video! Im a Geology student out in California and aquired a small book about the Geology of the Guadalupe Mountains. After reading about this area i think its a really cool place. I wanted to find out more and I found your video which I really enjoyed. I hope to make it out there in the future. Thanks again.
Great video as always. Would you consider trying the whole western escarpment from Guadalupe to Bush, or vice verse? That one is on my bucket list, if my knees allow me to try it.
You have balls going alone ha . im scared of mountain lions . missing 411 stuff..
Put a roof on the Hunter line cabin in 1990 while on an internship, great to see its still standing
Thanks for posting just found your channel. Will go check it out. Two questions, is there any lodging close by that you recommend ? What type of camera do you use?
You from Texas? We live in Dallas and I found you on another outdoor channel. I have visited Big Bend but not Guadalupe National Park great editing work in the canyon I loved this!
Hi I’m very glad to have found this video. My family has hiked to the cabin and grotto area twice, but never made it further. So glad we’re finally seeing the views from on Top.
Really enjoy your videos. I used to live in Ft. Stockton, Texas and went to Big Bend several times but never GMNP. I waited until I moved to Tyler to start traveling to GMNP. 600 miles! Well worth it though! Visited the park during the fall of the last two years. Guadalupe peak, Devils Hall and McKittrick Canyon which I must say is the most beautiful place in Texas, especially when the trees are changing. I show people pictures of McKittrick Canyon and they think it’s Colorado. Anyhow, when I start yearning for solitude and can’t find it I just watch some of your videos. Can’t wait to head west again later this year.
Very good video! My wife and I will be heading to GMNP soon. We will base out of Dog Canyon Campground. We plan to hike up to McKittrick Ridge on one day, and up to Blue Ridge on another. Your videos have helped us to visualize our trip and plan for it. We’re seasoned hikers and I’ve always had the Guadalupe Mountains on my wish list. Now we’re going to do it! Wish us luck. Maybe we’ll see you on the trail sometime (we’re always hitting state parks and hiking trails throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas). The Ouachita Mountain region is also a great region; not so much for the peaks, etc., but it’s just a rugged, wild, great area teeming with all sorts of wildlife. Had a black bear mama that wanted to tear me up in 2016 (she had two cubs)! Anyway, loved your videos. Very helpful and informative. Cheers!
Good video. My wife and I have this National Park on our agenda for our planned trip out west when she retires in two years. (I’m already retired, but I don’t want to go to this Park without her.)
17:23 so amazing
Tough Trail ???? This flat lander in Central Florida didn’t even break a sweat while watching you going up or down the trails. Thanks for letting us enjoy the trails and scenery with your videos.
Never heard of it. Seems like something to try.
I was injured in highschool as a cheerleader……so both my knees are trashed..surgery on both……I can walk, but i would never be able to do this…so THANKyou for taking along for the ride!!!!
Awesome
Good stuff. That place is amazing.
Thank you.
That hike up to the campground is soul-crushing. Many times were life choices questioned on the ascent. The campground doesn’t really make the hike worth it.
Great video man… That place looks so awesome!
Love this video man! How many hours did it take you to get up there while you were feeling sick?
Another great video.
I enjoyed your video, beautiful area. I have visited Texas many times to see relatives, I was born in Denison TX. I was wondering if you were afflicted by :chiggers" , I have had them at times roaming in the wild in Texas, and they are a nuisance
Thks, very good video! Hope to get out there later this year, but too old & bad shape (85) to do the strenuous hikes,still looks like the easier hikes would be great!!
What’s the exact location ! Love this . Might go instead of going to El Capitan .
That would be awesome if you could spend the night in the cabin!
McKittrick Canyon is beautiful. Personally, I think Santa Elena Canyon is the most beautiful spot in Texas.
You da man, Cameron. I’m heading to Big Bend, Carlsbad, and Guadalupe in 2 weeks. These videos have helped so much. Thank you! Come visit and have a beer with us at Big Bend.
Just got back from the Pecos Wilderness and had to catch up on your videos. Great job on completion of the GUMO trails system. Congratulations man!
You are the official GUMO guru on YouTube btw. A great help to anyone planning a trip out there. The campsite reviews and trail descriptions are very much appreciated. Thank you for putting in those details.
Pecos is 10.5 hour drive from DFW. Worth the drive! I’ll lend you my map if you ever want to make the trip out there just let me know.
Congrats on accomplishing your goal. There is a lot more I want to do out there some day and I’m thankful for the info you have provided. Can’t wait to see what you choose to do next.
Been up to the Guadalupe Peak twice, after seeing your video I am putting McKittrick on the list. Beautiful scenery every where you look in that park.
Thanks for sharing.
Would you recommend using a hammock instead of a tent on this trip? I prefer a hammock, but what is your advice?
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I see this makes me want to kick myself! Lived in Dallas for years, never heard of the place. In’78, I’m driving to LA for work overseas, making a road trip of it, I passed the turnoff sign, but skipped it and went on (did visit Carlsbad Caverns, Mesa Verde, Sedona and The Canyon but I wish I’d made that turnoff!)! What a mistake! Oh, well, your imagery will have to do: at 70, I’d kick off on the trail!!! Been in LA since ’78, finally visited Lake Tahoe in 2019 – I seem to take forever to motivate!! Thanks for your video!!!
Great content in all your videos. I’ve done Guadalupe Pk twice and Mckitrick Canyon three times back in the 80s. Need to go back out there . Your videos show lots I haven’t seen.
hi, I’m going to these mts. soon for a hike, any pointers/tips? thinking about hitting pratt cabin first then hike to the bowl on the same day. could I hike to mckittrick ridge then circle around to the bowl heading west, all in one day?
Thanks, and really appreciate your vids
Thanks, Cameron this was great!
Thanks Cameron, I’ve really enjoyed all of your videos on GMNP. I live in El Paso and have wanted to hike McKittrick for a few years now. Your videos have inspired me to tackle it this fall… they say the colors are spectacular.. looking forward to your next adventure.
Awesome views from up top. Great video. I hope that I’ll be able to take that trip in a couple of years once my kids are a little older.