Devil's Hall Trail

A moderate trail that follows a dry creek bed, climbing boulders into a narrow canyon. It ends in natural stone “stairs” and a corridor with towering walls.

The trail starts at Pine Springs and runs about 6.4 km round trip, taking 2.5 to 3 hours. The first half is gentle, while the second half requires climbing boulders in the dry creek bed of Pine Springs Canyon. It ends at a natural staircase of layered rock and Devil's Hall, a corridor with high walls on both sides. It is much easier than the climb to Guadalupe Peak and is the park's second most popular trail. Sturdy shoes are essential, and the creek bed may have standing water after rain.

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Canyon · Hiking · Giant boulders

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