Last updated: April 18, 2023
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Pinery Trail
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Discover the desert as you walk from the Visitor Center to the ruins of the Pinery Station. The accessible Pinery Trail offers visitors an opportunity to take a quick walk on a paved trail. The trail also features ruins of the Old Butterfield Stagecoach Route Pinery Station built in 1858.
Distance: 0.75 miles (1.2 km) round-trip, out and back
Elevation Change: 40 feet
Time Estimate: 20-30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Type: Paved
Leashed pets are allowed on this trail.
Distance: 0.75 miles (1.2 km) round-trip, out and back
Elevation Change: 40 feet
Time Estimate: 20-30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Type: Paved
Leashed pets are allowed on this trail.
Details
Duration
20-30 Minutes
Activity
Hiking
Pets Allowed
Yes
Leashed pets are allowed on this trail. Opportunities for pets are very limited in the park.
Location
Trailhead
The Pinery Trail begins either at the Visitor Center Trailhead or the Butterfield pull-off on Highway 62/180.
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Day, Dawn, Dusk
Accessibility Information
From the visitor center to the Pinery, this trail is paved and fully accessible.
Parking
All trailhead areas have accessible parking available.
Service animals
Only service animals that have been individually trained to perform specific tasks for the benefit of persons with disabilities are allowed in the park and on trails.
