A few miles west of Kebler Pass is the Ruby Anthracite trail. Unlike most trails in the mountains, this one descends from the trailhead. If you continue past the beaver ponds beneath Marcellina Mountain (pictured above), you'll drop into Dark Canyon via the Devil's Staircase. If you have two vehicles, or don't mind hitch-hiking, you can hike all the way to Ericson Springs (or to Marble via Anthracite Pass).
