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Smith Spring – Pine Springs Trailhead with Picnic Area loop from Pine Springs

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United States
Texas
Culberson County

Smith Spring – Pine Springs Trailhead with Picnic Area loop from Pine Springs

Moderate

3.3

(17)

22

hikers

Smith Spring – Pine Springs Trailhead with Picnic Area loop from Pine Springs

03:34

12.7km

260m

Hiking

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

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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2.18 km

Frijole Ranch Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

The Frijole Ranch was built about 1876 by the Rader Brothers by Frijole Spring. The ranch complex consists of seven buildings and represents the most complete early ranching compound in …

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2

2.62 km

Manzanita Spring

Highlight • Lake

Manzanita Spring is a small wide pool located a short distance up a paved trail from the Frijole Ranch. It is a great place to look for wildlife like mule …

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3

4.12 km

Smith Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

Smith Spring is an oasis in the desert. Surrounded by plants, the heavily vegetated Smith Spring stands in stark contrast to the surrounding dry, rocky desert. This is a fantastic …

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4

9.18 km

Ruins of Pinery Station

Highlight • Historical Site

The ruins of historic Pinery Station is on the National Register of Historic Places and is just a short walk from the main Pine Springs Visitor Center on an easy, …

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5

10.0 km

Pine Springs Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

Pine Springs Visitor Center is Guadalupe Mountains National Park's main Visitor Center. You pay entrance and camping fees, and can pick up overnight wilderness use permits here. In addition to …

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6

10.8 km

The Pine Springs Area and Trailhead is where many trails in the National Park begin and is by far the most heavily used day-use area in the park. Despite this, …

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12.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.34 km

2.20 km

1.74 km

408 m

Surfaces

9.03 km

2.20 km

1.34 km

130 m

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Lowest point (1,650 m)

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Sunday 25 October

19°C

10°C

53 %

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