Smith Spring
Smith Spring serves as a watering hole for park wildlife
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Smith Spring Details
Smith Spring serves as a watering hole for park wildlife. Years ago, the springs were one of the main water sources for the Smith family farm. Today there are a popular lunch stop along the Smith Springs hiking trail, where you can come to appreciate the riparian ecosystem and watch for wildlife coming to drink from the springs.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Smith Spring
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0.8 mi away
Frijole Ranch
The Frijole Ranch area has been a popular destination for centuries, due to its close proximity to five major streams.
0.8 mi away
Smith Spring Trail
This trail travels through the desert landscape, passing by Smith Spring and Manzanita Spring.
0.8 mi away
Manzanita Spring
Take the short 0.2-mile paved path behind the ranch house in order to see Manzanita Spring.
0.9 mi away
Frijole/Foothills Trail
These trails form a loop between the Pine Springs Campground and the Frijole Ranch
1.6 mi away
The Bowl
Venture towards the top of Hunter Peak in the Guadalupe Mountains to witness this mesmerizing wonder.
