Two people walk a paved path through a bright desert landscape

20-30 MinutesFee applies

Pinery Trail

Guadalupe Mountains National Park

The 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.

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.

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HikingAncient SeasRuinsCanyons and CanyonlandsFireFoothills, Plains and ValleysMonuments and MemorialsNatural SoundsScenic ViewsTrailsTransportationWestward Expansionbutterfield overland stage routemonumentaccessible traildesertNature Trailpet-friendlyday hikehikePine SpringsEasy hikepaved trailtrailtrailswalkhikeshikingTexas

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Duration

20-30 Minutes

Fees

Park entry fee required for all adult visitors.

Fees Apply

Yes

Seasons

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Time of Day

Day, Dawn, Dusk

Accessibility

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.

Pets

Yes — Leashed pets are allowed on this trail. Opportunities for pets are very limited in the park.

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Location

Trailhead

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