0.9 mi
Distance
194 ft
Elev. Gain
20m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Palo Duro Caves unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
Texas Parks and Wildlife manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 880 ft |
| High point | 0.3 mi | 904 ft |
| End | 0.9 mi | 880 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by Texas Parks and Wildlife
Source of truth
- Palo Duro Canyon State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Lake Tanglewood, TX · about 8 mi away
- County:
- Randall County, TX
- Jurisdiction:
- Palo Duro Canyon State Park · Texas Parks and Wildlife
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(806) 488-2227
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Nearby Trails
More trails near Palo Duro Caves
Lower Comanche Trail
Lighthouse Trail via Givens, Spicer, and Lowry Trail
GSL to Little Fox Canyon
Givens, Spicer & Lowry Trail to the Lighthouse Trail and Paseo del Rio
The Paseo del Rio Trail
Kiowa Trail
In this park
Other trails in Palo Duro Canyon State Park
The Lighthouse Trail
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Rock Garden Trail
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CCC Trail
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Juniper Cliffside Trail and Juniper Riverside Trail Loop
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Givens, Spicer & Lowry Trail to the Lighthouse Trail and Paseo del Rio
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The Paseo del Rio Trail
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Hackberry Campground
0.4 mi awayPalo Duro Canyon State Park
Canyon, TX
Reservable
Sagebrush Campground
0.5 mi awayPalo Duro Canyon State Park
Canyon, TX
Reservable
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
1.8 mi awayPalo Duro Canyon State Park
Canyon, TX
Reservable
Fortress Cliff Primitive - Palo Duro
1.9 mi awayPalo Duro Canyon State Park
Canyon, TX
Canyon Rim RV Park and Campground
1.9 mi awayCanyon, TX
Pricing varies — check with the operatorPrivate Reservable
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