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Yaqui Well is a natural seep that is accessible via a 1.64-mile round-trip hike near San Felipe Wash and the San Felipe Fault. The well has been used by indigenous populations and pioneer prospectors alike for centuries, with many native legends and modern ghost tales associated with the landmark. Today, it serves as a birding hotspot along the California coast, home to more than 80 species of birds throughout its broader region, including the California quail, Costa's hummingbird, cactus wren, black-throated sparrow, and roadrunner. The trail commences near the Tamarisk Grove Campground, following along a rocky ridge that is home to native plants such as jojoba, lavender, brittlebush, and a variety of cacti species.
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