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The Cinco Tenajas trail is located 1.3 miles west of Sauceda. The trail leads to an overlook above the canyon where the tenajas are located and then down to the tenajas themselves. A tenaja is a standing pool of water in a shady, sheltered area. |
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Cinco Tenajas trailhead

The trail begins



Buzzard roost

Tenaja visible from the overlook

A closer look

Interesting rock formations across the canyon

Just a trickle of water going down to the tenajas





A frog blends in with his surroundings


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