At the bottom of the hill is a short dead-end trail to the left, that
leads to a small spring. Animal tracking studies around this spring
verify the local abundance of wildlife. This water source is a Mecca
for a variety of animal life.
"This water hole you see is a natural spring that flows
continuously from within the earth's surface providing clean water
for both people and wild animals. El Pilar is a unique site that
has water sources located throughout the area. There are at least
seven springs in this Community Creek Trail alone. In fact, it
may be that the name of the area came about due to the many water
receptacles known as pilas.
These pilas are now the principal source of drinking water
for the variety of wild animals that are now returning to this
forestland such as the gibnut, armadillo and deer. Take a look
at the area around the spring -- do you see any animal tracks?"
-- EP Community Creek Trail Guide
