About the park
At the heart of Pipe Spring National Monument is a natural spring. This is the only water along the 62 mile stretch between Hurricane, Utah and Fredonia, Arizona. Nomadic humans utilized these springs for over 12,000 years as they hunted and traded. The first to settle in the area were the ancestral Puebloans around 300BC. Between 1000 and 1250, the ancestral Puebloan culture faded out. They were followed by Paiutes and then the European missionaries and explorers started moving into the area in the 1700’s. The last people to settle the area were Mormons who in the 1870’s built the buildings which stand there today.
What’s for Pets
A paved walkway connects the main building called Winsor Castle and the additional cabins and orchard. Pets are allowed on this paved trail. Behind Winsor Castle is the half mile Ridge Trail which is not pet friendly. Pet are also not allowed in any of the historic buildings. Know that there are farm animals around, harassing them with dogs is frowned upon.
If you’re not into history then this is a nice walk with your dog around an old ranch with some buildings you won’t be able to go into. For the history buff you might be or be traveling with, like I am, it has more to offer. Either way, a couple hours is plenty of time to visit this park.
Pet regulations are posted on the Pipe Spring website.
A description of my paw rating system is on National Park dogs.
