Frijole/Foothills Trail
These trails form a loop between the Pine Springs Campground and the Frijole Ranch
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Frijole/Foothills Trail Details
These trails form a loop between the Pine Springs Campground and the Frijole Ranch. They are relatively flat, gaining only around 500 feet, over the course of two and a half miles. The trail travels through the open desert, and is considered easy. Park at the park headquarters lot and start from the trailhead next to the campground.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
2.5 miles
Estimated time
1 hour
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Frijole/Foothills Trail
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0.1 mi away
Manzanita Spring
Take the short 0.2-mile paved path behind the ranch house in order to see Manzanita Spring.
0.1 mi away
Smith Spring Trail
This trail travels through the desert landscape, passing by Smith Spring and Manzanita Spring.
0.1 mi away
Frijole Ranch
The Frijole Ranch area has been a popular destination for centuries, due to its close proximity to five major streams.
0.9 mi away
Smith Spring
Smith Spring serves as a watering hole for park wildlife
1.3 mi away
Pinery Butterfield Stage Station Ruins
In the mid 1800s, the Butterfield Overland Mail Company became the first railway to transport mail from the east coast to the west coast over the land
