Devil's Hall Trail

Culberson County, Texas

5.0/5

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Distance

3.85 miles

Elevation Gain

692 ft

Route Type

Out-and-Back

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Added by Jean-Claude Linossi

Very scenic trail in the Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Great canyon and spectacular views and a great place to see Texas Madrone trees.

Start your hike from the campground area. There are several trailheads there. Hike for about a mile through some forested and cacti covered area with great views of the river valley and the Permian reef.

After the first mile the trail descents into a wash and you can follow the wash doing some boulder hoping until I reached the end of the trail with the rock staircase and slot canyon. The rock formations are spectacular and the view of the surrounding mountains as well. The boulders in the wash are slick but not too difficult to climb. One of the best hikes at the Guadalupe National Park.

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Devil's Hall Trail Reviews

Liz Claflin

Scout

Devil's Hall Trail

12/13/25

This hike is pretty flat, but there is defintiely some scrambling once you get into the wash. Half the hike is in the wash. Tou can almat always find an easy route through ans amongst the boulders, but this wash area is what makes the hike a littlw more adventurous and tough. IMPORTANT: even when its bone dry, there are many rocks that are slippery! Even rocks that don’t look like they are slick might be. Be very careful with your footing, even in hiking boots. There are two parking lots: an upper and a lower owerflow lot. If you park at the lower lot, the hike will be almost a mile longer in total. Good bathrooms at the upper lot and at the visitor center.

5.0

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Jon Mattrisch

Explorer

Devil's Hall Trail

03/16/22

Devil's Hall is a moderate hike up through a stunning canyon which leads to a gorgeous end point for which it's named after. The actual "hall" is a narrow passage between two canyons. Prior to that is another very photogenic spot. A stepped tear that leads to a crevasse between two rock formations. All in all, a hike that's well worth it.

5.0

Donna West

Roamer

Devil's Hall Trail

04/30/21

This trail is out and back about 3 miles or more, not over 4 miles. Moderate to hard. Depending on your skill. Lots, lots, of Boulder hopping, ups and downs. Went in mid April not hot at all. Go all the way to the end. It’s amazing. We had lunch at the very back. This is a must do trail.

5.0

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