Best suited for a part-day scenic hike. The 1/2 mile trail to Porcupine Falls follows a closed jeep trial which switch backs downhill abruptly the last 1/3 mile.

Trail Beginning: 8,440 ft. Devils Canyon Road

Trail Ending: 8,000 ft. Porcupine Falls

Attractions and Considerations: Best suited for a part-day scenic hike. The 1/2 mile trail to Porcupine Falls follows a closed jeep trial which switch backs downhill abruptly the last 1/3 mile.

Narrative: Trail drops into the head of Devils Canyon, where the 200 foot thundering, vertical drop of Porcupine Falls can be viewed and photographed from below.

Directions: From US Hwy. 14A, From US Hwy. 14A take Sheep Mountain Road north 3.5 miles to its intersection with Devils Canyon Road. Go west on Devils Canyon Road 2.5 miles to the Porcupine Falls Trailhead and parking area.

Elevation: 8,440 feet

Ending Elevation: 8,000 feet

Elevation Gain: 440 feet

Distance: 0.5 miles

Usage: Moderate

Difficulty: Moderate

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