Lost Peak
Follow the Tejas Trail to the summit of Lost Peak.
Plan Around Lost Peak
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Lost Peak Details
From the Dog Canyon trailhead, at the Dog Canyon visitor center and campground, off of state road 137, follow the Tejas Trail to the summit of Lost Peak. You'll start out through a meadow and in to the lush greenery of Dog Canyon, which is filled with juniper, oak, pine and maple. After a little while the trail starts to climb up towards the summit, where you'll be rewarded with views of the surrounding desert. The round trip journey is a moderate six and a half miles, with an elevation gain of 1,540 feet, and takes around five or six hours.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
6.5 miles
Estimated time
5-6 hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Lost Peak
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Lost Peak
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Indian Meadow Nature Trail
There are multiple interpretive stops along the way
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Marcus Overlook
A moderate journey in the northern region of the park
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Dog Canyon
Dog Canyon is located in the northern area of the park, off of state road 137.
0.1 mi away
Dog Canyon Campground
This small, secluded forest campground is located at the park's northern entrance at the mouth of Dog Canyon.
0.2 mi away
Dog Canyon Ranger Station
Visitors can pick up brochures, maps and backpacking permits from the contact station.
