Last updated: June 13, 2024
Place
Windmill Trail
NPS / Ron Stewart
Quick Facts
Amenities
2 listed
Scenic View/Photo Spot, Trailhead
No Pets Allowed
Distance: 2 miles Round-Trip
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Elevation: 200 feet
The trailhead is located about 1 mile east of the visitor center. Park in the paved pull-out on the north side of the road near the fire danger indicator sign. Once a two-track road, the Windmill Trail provides access to the grasslands region of the park. The trail visits a historic windmill and corral before gently ascending into the foothills below Montezuma Peak. This trail also provides access to grassland habitat birding opportunities.
Distance: 2 miles Round-Trip
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Elevation: 200 feet
The trailhead is located about 1 mile east of the visitor center. Park in the paved pull-out on the north side of the road near the fire danger indicator sign. Once a two-track road, the Windmill Trail provides access to the grasslands region of the park. The trail visits a historic windmill and corral before gently ascending into the foothills below Montezuma Peak. This trail also provides access to grassland habitat birding opportunities.