Moderate

The Grotto and Hunter Line Shack

Texas

Distance7 mi
Est. time~2 hr 38 min
Elevation gain600 ft
RouteOut & back
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The Grotto and Hunter Line Shack is a moderate 7-mile out & back hike in Texas with about 600 ft of elevation gain. a long but mild McKittrick Canyon walk to exposed cave features and a 1920s ranch line shack, with exceptional fall color.

This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead before navigating. Check conditions, permits, and weather before you go — trails close, and mountain weather turns fast.

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