Manzanita Spring
Take the short 0.2-mile paved path behind the ranch house in order to see Manzanita Spring.
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Manzanita Spring Details
In order to see Manzanita Spring without the 2.3 mile hike around the Smith Spring Trail, take the 0.2 mile paved path behind the ranch house. The trail is flat, with minimal elevation gain, and accessible to people in wheelchairs. The spring is a popular watering hole for local wildlife and birds. Start from the Frijole Ranch trailhead, next to the ranch house, off of Highway 180/62 just north of Pine Springs. You can also walk to Frijole Ranch from Pine Springs via the Frijole Foothills Trail.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
0.4 miles
Estimated time
10 minutes
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Manzanita Spring
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0.0 mi away
Smith Spring Trail
This trail travels through the desert landscape, passing by Smith Spring and Manzanita Spring.
0.0 mi away
Frijole Ranch
The Frijole Ranch area has been a popular destination for centuries, due to its close proximity to five major streams.
0.1 mi away
Frijole/Foothills Trail
These trails form a loop between the Pine Springs Campground and the Frijole Ranch
0.8 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
