6.9 mi
Distance
1,217 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 45m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Upper Canyon Trail Loop is a loop trail in Caprock Canyons State Park, managed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, in Briscoe County, Texas. It is 6.9 miles long and gains 1,217 feet. The nearest town is Quitaque, Texas, about 5 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 | 757 ft |
| High point | 2.2 mi | 961 ft |
| End | 6.9 mi | 757 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Source of truth
- Caprock Canyons State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Quitaque, TX · about 5 mi away
- County:
- Briscoe County, TX
- Jurisdiction:
- Caprock Canyons State Park · Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(806) 455-1492
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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 Upper Canyon Trail Loop
Upper Canyon Trail to South Prong Primitive Camping Area
Lower Canyon Trail
Lower to Upper Canyon Trail
Canyon Loop Trail (Trail D) to North Prong Camping Area
Haynes Ridge and Upper Canyon Trail Loop
Wild Horse Trail to Mesa Spur Trail
In this park
Other trails in Caprock Canyons State Park
Canyon Loop Trail (Trail D) to North Prong Camping Area
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Haynes Ridge and Upper Canyon Trail Loop
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Caprock Canyon Rim Trail
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Upper Canyon Trail to South Prong Primitive Camping Area
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Eagle Point Trail
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Lower to Upper Canyon Trail
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
North Prong Primitive Campsite, Caprock Canyons State Park
2.2 mi awayCaprock Canyons State Park
Quitaque, TX
Lake Theo Tent Campsite - Caprock Canyons State Park
2.3 mi awayCaprock Canyons State Park
Quitaque, TX
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Caprock Canyons State Park - Honey Flat
2.6 mi awayCaprock Canyons State Park
Quitaque, TX
Reservable
Caprock Canyons State Park
2.7 mi awayCaprock Canyons State Park
Quitaque, TX
Reservable
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