0.5 mi
Distance
56 ft
Elev. Gain
11m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Pioneer Nature Trail is a loop trail in Palo Duro Canyon State Park, managed by Texas Parks and Wildlife, in Randall County, Texas. It is 0.5 miles long and gains 56 feet. The nearest town is Lake Tanglewood, Texas, about 7 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 889 ft |
| High point | 0.3 mi | 890 ft |
| End | 0.5 mi | 889 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
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 7 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.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Sagebrush Campground
0.2 mi awayPalo Duro Canyon State Park
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Hackberry Campground
0.9 mi awayPalo Duro Canyon State Park
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Palo Duro Canyon State Park
1.5 mi awayPalo Duro Canyon State Park
Canyon, TX
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Canyon Rim RV Park and Campground
1.6 mi awayCanyon, TX
Pricing varies — check with the operatorPrivate Reservable
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