Near Ward Spring Trail
The Chisos Mountains, rock walls and moon from the Ward Spring Trail at sunset.
Near Ward Spring Trail
Near the start of Ward Spring trail, looking east. with permission from eliot_garvin
Near Ward Spring Trail
Views looking back toward the trailhead from Ward Spring.
Near Ward Spring Trail
Ward Spring and dikes. with permission from eliot_garvin
Near Ward Spring Trail
Igneous dike above Ward Spring Trail. with permission from eliot_garvin

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Hike Trail

Ward Spring Trail

3.7 (3 Ratings)
Ward Spring Trail is a gradually ascending hike with vistas to west and up close view of the dike formation.
1.4
mi
Distance
503
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingLess CrowdedSpringViewsWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.45mi
Distance
503ft
Elevation Gain
22ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
4,433ft
High Point
3,930ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Ward Spring Trail has little if any traffic. It has Chihuahua vistas to southwest and Chisos to east. The rock dike formation is prominent once half way point is reached. Along the trail there is one area that is loose and might require more balance but the trail has no drop offs or big obstacles along it. In the springtime you should notice wildflowers. If attempting this trail in summer water is a must.

Route Conditions

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Anonymous Adventurer
All Clear
No bicycles or horses. Just small static (non-flowing) pool of water. March 24, 2025. You may hear birds singing as you near the spring. Trail continues further uphill to "The Wall" after you arrive at the spring.
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