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Pratt Cabin

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Pratt Cabin

Name: Pratt Cabin
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Location: Culberson County, Texas, United States

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1. The Grotto, Hunter Line Shack, & The Notch — Guadalupe Mountains National Park

16.7km

04:48

380m

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2. Pratt Cabin — McKittrick Canyon Area — Guadalupe Mountains National Park

8.83km

02:23

120m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Jamie S.

May 19, 2023

When visiting McKittrick Canyon in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, make sure to take a break at the historic Pratt Cabin, which is just a short distance off the main trail. Built in the 1930s by oil geologist Wallace Pratt, the cabin served as the Pratt family's summer home until 1940. Wallace, along with his wife Pearl and their three children, cherished this retreat and spent many summers here, sharing the cabin with friends. He later used the cabin to host geologists from around the world to study McKittrick Canyon. Today, the cabin is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and you cannot enter the cabin without a volunteer or ranger present. Even if you can not go inside the building, you can still appreciate the charm and beautiful setting of this historic site. Take advantage of the grounds around the cabin and the adjacent garage, where there is a picnic and rest area (but no bathrooms) as well as interpretive signage about Pratt family and their contribution to the creation of Guadalupe Mountains National Park.

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Location: Culberson County, Texas, United States

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