Climb A Natural Rock Staircase Into The Clouds On The Devil’s Hall Trail In Texas’ Guadalupe Mountains
Climbing stairs isn’t most people’s idea of a good time, but a natural rock staircase that leads up a mountain? That’s an entirely different story. You’ll find one such staircase on the Devil’s Hall Trail in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, and although it’s a difficult hike, the destination is well worth the journey.
The Pine Springs Trailhead in Texas' Guadalupe Mountains National Park gives hikers four different options - today, we're embarking on the Devil's Hall Trail.
For the first mile or so, the trail is relatively flat, but it quickly gains elevation from there. You'll climb a total of 548 feet, much of which is concentrated around a rocky wash that leads to an impressive natural staircase.
Scaling the wash does require a fair amount of scrambling over boulders and other debris, so you may want to consider bringing along some gear. The experience of ascending stairsteps created entirely by Mother Nature, however, is worth any amount of effort.
The trail's namesake is a "hallway" of sorts formed by towering canyon walls on either side. You'll feel awestruck as you hike through ancient history and reflect on how this incredible place came to be.
Have you ever hiked the Devil’s Hall Trail? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience. Tell us in the comments! Don’t forget to check out our previous article for another awesome hike in the Guadalupe Mountains.
Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.
