About
Length (round trip)0.8 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain50 ft up
Typical time15 min
TrailheadPine Springs Visitor Center
SurfaceFully paved, wheelchair accessible
Best seasonSpring and autumn. Late October and early November for McKittrick Canyon fall colour - the busiest fortnight of the year.
DogsLeashed / limited stretches
AccessibilityFrom 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.
What you'll see 🏛️ Historic site

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.

Tips
The only trail in the park where leashed pets are allowed, and fully wheelchair accessible. The stage station operated for less than a year before the route was abandoned.
Location

Pine Springs Visitor Center

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