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Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
90 miles of hiking and biking trails.
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Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway Details
Named for escarpment between tablelands and rolling plains, this park features 90 miles of hiking and biking trails. Bats and buffalo are also what make this park unique. The park is home to the Texas State Bison Herd which roam the over 10,000 acres in the park. The herd is one of the five foundation herds that saved the species from extinction. The park is situated along the Caprock Escarpment, a long, narrow rocky formation that reaches heights of 1,000 feet. Other activities available include swimming, fishing, and no-wake boating at Lake Theo, rock climbing, scenic driving, and exploring the historic Caprock Canyons Trailway. Campsites are available for drive-up sites with electricity or hike-in primitive sites. The Caprock Canyons Trailway is open to hikers, bikers, and horseback riders. It covers three counties, crosses 46 bridges, and passes through Clarity Tunnel, one of the last active railroad tunnels in Texas. The rail line was used continually until 1989 then in 1992 the non-profit Rails-to-Trails Conservancy helped acquire the 64.25-mile line and the Trailway opened in 1993. Clarity Tunnel is the summer residence of over half a million Mexican free-tailed bats. Entrance Fees: - Adult: $5 Daily - Child 12 Years and Under: Free Reservations are available [online](https://texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com/caprock-canyons-state-park-and-trailway/r/facilityDetails.do?contractCode=TX&parkId=1200092&_ga=2.34734945.1505092049.1617645325-917412064.1616861417) or by calling (512) 389-8900
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1.9 mi away
Caprock Canyons
These crimson-red rocks provide a stunning backdrop across the High Plains of the Texas Panhandle.
8.7 mi away
Upper Canyon Trail
A mixed terrain hike full of sharp inclines and steep declines, this trail is of the most scenic routes in the Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway.
47.5 mi away
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
As part of the Caprock Escarpment, this park is home to the second-largest canyon in America.
50.0 mi away
Rock Garden Trail
Not for the faint of heart, this trail is a challenging hike through the vast landscape of the Palo Duro Canyon the Grand Canyon of Texas.
50.1 mi away
Palo Duro Canyon
The Texas Panhandle is home to the second-largest canyon in the United States.
