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Lighthouse Trail
Do not be fooled by the name of this trail the lighthouse is actually a rock formation perched high atop a steep cliff in the Palo Duro Canyon.
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Lighthouse Trail Details
Do not be fooled by the name of this trail the lighthouse is actually a rock formation perched high atop a steep cliff in the Palo Duro Canyon. To reach the lighthouse, you will need to ascend up 500-feet in elevation along a 5.4-mile-long trail. It is worth the trek not only to climb up on the lighthouse but also to admire the jaw-dropping views of the canyon below. One of the best times to go is around sunset when the orange haze of the sky illuminates the valley. Keep in mind this is also the busiest time to hike, and you will often see tourists snapping pictures or setting up a late afternoon picnic. However, it is easy to see why this is such a popular trail the unique rock formation and stunning vista views are simply unbeatable.
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Nearby Parks Around Lighthouse Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Lighthouse Trail
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1.1 mi away
Palo Duro Canyon
The Texas Panhandle is home to the second-largest canyon in the United States.
1.2 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.
3.6 mi away
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
As part of the Caprock Escarpment, this park is home to the second-largest canyon in America.
26.3 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.
43.6 mi away
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
Flint was a valuable natural resource for Native American tribes, which used the stone to make arrowheads and tools.
