The 1-mile Spanish Corral Trail, an offshoot from the main Quarai Ruins Trail, offers a gentle, well-maintained hike with gradual climbs leading to beautiful views of the ruins and surrounding mountains. The trail provides a glimpse into the area's natural wilderness and features red sandstone "veins" believed to be the source of the stone used for the historic structures. Named for its use as a horse corral by the Spanish, the trail is lined with fragrant rose bushes and a variety of wildflowers, making it a scenic and easy hike.

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Spanish Corral Loop Trail

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Hike the easy 1.5-mile Spanish Corral Loop Trail in Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, featuring cottonwood groves and mission ruins

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Distance 775 m

Uphill 30 m

Downhill 10 m

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Location: Punta De Agua, Torrance County, New Mexico, United States

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