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Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway




Here lies recreational adventure, stretching from the western terminus at South Plains up on top of the caprock escarpment to the eastern terminus of Estelline in the Red River Valley. This multi-use trail (hike, bike, and equestrian), opened in 1993, stretches the park through Floyd, Briscoe, and Hall counties crossing 46 bridges and running through Clarity tunnel, the last active railroad tunnel in Texas. The 64.25 miles of the Rail-to-Trail are open to the public from Estillene to South Plains. The escarpment's scenic canyons were home for Indians of several cultures, including the Folsom culture of more than 10,000 years ago. The park offers day-use and camping facilities; hiking; horseback riding; mountain bike riding; boating on a no-wake lake (120-surface-acres, 30' when full); fishing; lake swimming; a scenic drive; guided tours; and seasonal concessions offering boat, bike, and horse rentals. Almost 90 miles of multi-use trails range from the very difficult in rugged terrain to the disabled, with less than 1% grade. About 25 miles of the trails include cliffs and drop-offs, with steep climbs and descents that are recommended only for the experienced equestrian and mountain bike riders.



Recommended Activities

  • Take the Fall Foliage Tour: Held the Third Saturday in October each year. A few of the events each year include: motorized tours along the picturesque Caprock Canyons Trailway, Antique Tractor Show, flea markets/crafts, tours of fine homes, salad & soup luncheon with homemade pumpkin desserts, pumpkin painting and carving, country music along Main Street, and Quitaque's Unique Sidewalk Museum.

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Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway
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Phone: (806) 455-1492

P.O. Box 204
FM 1065
Quitaque TX, 79255
United States


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