Pumpkin Eater TrailLength: Less than a mile
Time to complete: 1+ hours, depending on vehicles/drivers
Pumpkin Eater surely lives up to its name. Low-clearance vehicles not recommended. There's a six-foot+ waterfall near the beginning of the trail which may require a winch.
There are many adjacent trails to Pumpkin Eater and an entire day can easily be spent in the area. Dry camping is allowed anywhere within the OHV area.
The trail is easily accessible from Stoddard Wells road via 247 from the north, or Dale Evans Parkway in Apple Valley.
Additional files and discussion may be found in the forums.
As Rick led us onto the trail, we noticed that the winter rains from last year had really washed the place out. From the intersection to the waterfall was pure rocks! It was a calm and mild winter day in the desert as we began the ascent into the canyon. continued…
We took a little scenic route to get to Pumpkin Eater, mostly because we were lost. This trail is difficult to find, even with GPS coordinates – you’ll need a handful of them at least to get you in the right spot. continued…
