Palo Duro Canyon State Park

The Crown Jewel of the Texas Panhandle

Palo Duro Canyon

Enjoy camping, horseback riding, mountain biking and more in “The Grand Canyon of Texas”. Open to the public daily, weather permitting.

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Location:

11450 Park Road 5
Canyon, TX 79101

25 miles southeast of Amarillo, TX

(806) 488-2227

www.palodurocanyon.com

pdc@palodurocanyon.com

Things to Do!

Camping
Hiking
Mountain Biking
Horseback Riding
Running
Rock Climbing
“Texas” Musical Drama held in the Pioneer Amphitheater

Major Trails

When hiking the trails, take two quarts of water per person and pack out what you pack in!

Givins, Spicer & Lowry Running Trail

Rugged 11-mile round-trip to Lighthouse formation. (No horses on running trail, bikes are allowed)

Little Fox Canyon Trail

2 miles

Cottenwood Flats

1.1 miles

Lighthouse Trail

5.75-mile round-trip to Lighthouse formation.

Paso Del Rio Trail

Two mile round trip.

Rojo Grande Trail

2 miles

Capitol Peak Mountain Bike Trail

3 mile loop (No horses on bike trail)

Juniper Trail -Cliffside

6 miles round-trip

Juniper Trail -Riverside

2 miles round trip

Sunflower Trail

2 miles round trip

Partners in Palo Duro Canyon Foundation

To find out more, ask at the Visitor Center or call (806) 488-2506 or write:

Partners in Palo Duro Canyon
11450 Park Road 5
Canyon, Texas 79015

Links

http://www.palodurocanyon.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palo_Duro_Canyon

http://www.palodurocanyon.com/parkmap.pdf

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/palo_duro/

http://www.wildtexas.com/parks/pdcsp.php

Other Nearby Attractions

Elkins Ranch Cowboy Morning
Old West Stables
Palo Duro Stables at Timber Springs – (806) 488-2799
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum (Canyon, TX) – www.panhandleplains.com – (806) 651-2244

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