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Smith Spring Trail

Type: Trail

Length: 1.15 Miles

Elevation Gain: N/A

Cost: N/A

Rating:

(2.00)1

Difficulty: 1point5stars

(1.50)

Solitude:

(3.50)

ADA Accessible: No

Bikes Allowed: No

Dogs Allowed: No

Interpretive Guide: N/A

County: Culberson

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This alien looking plant is a New Mexico Agave (aka Century Plant). After 8-20 years, this large flowering stalk appears. After setting fruit, the entire plant dies. (Photo by Blaze)

This natural spring trickles down and through the rock and sandstone from the mountains above. (Photo by Blaze)

This spring was a critical water source for the Frijole Ranch. (Photo by Blaze)

You catch the Smith Spring Trail at the Frijole Ranch. (Photo by Blaze)

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Nice, Secluded Natural Spring
By Blaze on 5/21/2013
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Distance: 2.50 Miles Duration: 1 hour, 12 minutes

Smith Spring is a nice, secluded natural spring. It is one of the few water sources in the park and one the wildlife depends on greatly to survive. The stream trickles out of the limestone and sandstone from the mountains and helps the vegetation flourish.

The hike to Smith Spring is a fairly short loop, but nice. A small part of the trail near the Frijole Ranch History Museum is ADA accessible, but the rest of the trail is not. Along the way, you can also see Manzanita Spring, a dammed pool that was essential for the people living at Frijole Ranch.

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