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Texas Plains Trail
This trail wanders through miles of rugged canyons, rolling hills, and deserted grassland prairies.
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Texas Plains Trail Details
This trail wanders through miles of rugged canyons, rolling hills, and deserted grassland prairies, which are some of the most recognizable landscapes of the Texas Plains. It is a relatively long drive (plan for a full four days in order to cover the entire 1,104-mile route) but a great experience to soak in authentic Texas culture. The Texas Plains have been inhabited for almost 12,000 years, meaning some of the earliest known residents of North America once wandered through these lands. You can explore this history at one of the many roadside heritage parkers or at some of the local museums in cities like Amarillo, Claude, or Quanah. 178-miles of the iconic Route 66 also intersects this part of Texas. It is worth visiting the town of Amarillo to see the National Register of Historic Places-designed stretch of vintage Route 66 buildings that runs through the center of town.
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Nearby Parks Around Texas Plains Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Texas Plains Trail
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59.2 mi away
Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge
The Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge in Texas, is a safe haven for the migratory waterfowl.
73.5 mi away
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
90 miles of hiking and biking trails.
74.7 mi away
Caprock Canyons
These crimson-red rocks provide a stunning backdrop across the High Plains of the Texas Panhandle.
80.3 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.
91.8 mi away
Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Originally purchased as a water source by the USDA, the refuge is now home to countless plants and animals that make up the natural habitat of the area.
