Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

Trail Canyon Trail

LENGTH: 2 miles one way

ELEVATION: 7,820 ft. to 9,330 ft.

USE: Hiking, pack & saddle

ABOUT THE HIKE:

• The trail travels up a canyon through tall ponderosa pine, aspen, mountain mahogany, and shrubs. A number of small caves dot the limestone walls along the way.
• After following an old road for 1.2 miles it narrows down to a foot trail. Eventually the trail climbs out of the canyon, heading toward the northern point of Cockscomb Ridge where it reaches the junction of North Loop Trail. The trail to the left leads to Charleston Peak.
• Trail Canyon Trail enters the Mt. Charleston Wilderness Area.
• There is no water available, please bring your own.

DIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD:

1. Travel 2.1 miles west of the Kyle Visitor Center Station on Highway 157.
2. When the highway curves left, keep going straight onto Echo Road.
3. After traveling about 0.35 mile, turn right at the fork, remaining on Echo Road.
4. Continue a short distance further until it makes a right U-turn, becoming Crestview Drive. The trailhead and parking area are located in the left side of the curve.