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Texas
0.6 mi
Distance
351 ft
Gain
21 min
Time
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Ernst Tinaja
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Ernst Tinaja is a short out-and-back trail in Texas leading to a natural water basin nestled in the desert landscape. This brief hike offers hikers a chance to explore arid terrain and discover a scenic tinaja—a natural rock basin that collects rainwater. The trail provides an accessible introduction to desert hiking with minimal elevation change.
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