Pinery Trail

Visitors on the Pinery Trail.

NPS Photo

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.

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.

Activity Fee

Yes

Park entry fee required for all adult visitors.

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.

Map and elevation chart for the Pinery Trail.