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Wild Horse Trail2.31 miles

Canyon Rim Trail2.95 miles

Mesa Trail3.0 miles

MesaSpur Trail.45 miles

Lower CanyonTrail5.1 miles

Lower Canyon Trail(No Biking Section)

Old Ranch Road5.87 miles

Canyon RimSpur Trail

Eagle PointTrail2.01 miles

Canyon Loop Trail1.32 miles

Little Red RiverTent Camping Spur

Upper Canyon Trail4.48 miles(Hiking Only)

Haynes RidgeOverlook Trail2.29 miles(Hiking Only)

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North ProngPrimitive Camping

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John Haynes Ridge

North Prong

OfficialTexas State Bison Herd

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FERN CAVE 34°27'47.42"N 101° 6'53.20"WHere you will find natural springs that have created the ideal habitat for ferns growing along a scenic canyon overhang.

THE LAST DANCE 34°27'41.74"N 101° 5'45.83"WView a “hoodoo” geologic formation resembling a couple in a dance-like pose.

THE NATURAL BRIDGE 34°26'10.14"N 101° 4'2.04"WWalk under the Eagle Point Trail where nature has created a “natural bridge.” Stop at the wooden bench and use the small trail to walk underneath and through the Natural Bridge.

FOLSOM HISTORICAL SITE 34°24'54.83"N 101° 4'13.94"WHere you will find yourself going back 10,000 years to learn about the Folsom people and this unique archeological site. Be sure to visit the Interpretive Amphitheater Pavilion later, to check out the replica of the archeological feature that was found at the site.

THE PRAIRIE 34°24'36.08"N 101° 3'41.84"WView the official Texas State Bison Herd in the restored mixed-grass prairie.

HONEY FLAT PRAIRIE DOG TOWN 34°25'16.39"N 101° 3'13.80"WObserve the quirky and amusing behavior of the black-tailed prairie dog in its natural habitat.

HOLMES CREEK CANYON 34°25'11.88"N 101° 2'51.06"WWalk along the Canyon Rim Trail and enjoy spectacular views of the creek below.

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850 Caprock Canyon Rd.Quitaque, Texas 79255(806) 455-1492www.texasstateparks.org

All trails are multi-use unless otherwise indicated.Contour intervals 20 feet. Trail lengths are in miles. Elevation levels are in feet. No claims are made to the accuracy of the data or its suitability to a particular use. Map compiled by Texas State Parks staff.No claims are made to the accuracy of the data or to the suitability of the data to a particular use.

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Playground

Scenic Overlook

Swimming

Fishing

Boat Ramp

Interpretive Exhibits

Historical Marker

Tent Camping

Water/Electric Camping

Equestrian Camping

LEGEND

Caprock Canyons Trails Map

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Multi-Use Trail

Caprock Canyons State Park

Natural beauty surrounds you in the canyons beneath the Caprock Escarpment.“Hay sierras debajo de los llanos” (there are mountains below the plains)

was a common phrase used by early Mexican travelers who crossed through

the area. Today you can hike, bike, or ride horseback on more than 25 miles

of trails through the scenic canyons, observe native prairie wildlife, and

witness nature’s greatest living symbol of the American West, the official

Texas State Bison Herd.

STAYING SAFEKNOW YOUR LIMITS. Prepare for sun and heat. Wear sunscreen,

insect repellent and appropriate clothing/hiking shoes.

DRINK PLENTY OF WATER. Your body quickly loses fluids when

you’re on the trail. Bring a quart of water per hour of activity.

TELL OTHERS WHERE YOU’LL BE. If possible, avoid exploring alone.

Tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return.

WEAR A HELMET. When biking, check with park HQ to match

the trail to your skill level. Wear a helmet to protect yourself

in case of a crash.

DO NOT APPROACH BISON. Bison are wild.

Stay at least 50 yards away. Never surround,

crowd, approach, or follow bison or any

other park wildlife.

TRAIL ETIQUETTETrash your trash. Keep the park natural. Pack out all of your trash and Leave No Trace.

Leave feeding to nature. Feeding wild animals will make them sick and more likely to cause harm to people.

Take only memories and pictures. Please don’t disturb or remove any of the park’s plants, animals or artifacts.

Keep pets on leashes to keep them safe while protecting wildlife.

850 Caprock Canyon Rd.Quitaque, Texas 79255(806) 455-1492

FOR EMERGENCIES, PLEASE CALL 9-1-1.

TRAIL

EAGLE POINT TRAIL(Trail J)

DISTANCE

2.01 mi.

TIME

1.5 hr.

DIFFICULTY

Moderate

DESCRIPTION

Follow the Eagle Point Trail down to the “natural bridge,” a natural “tunnel” underneath the trail.

CANYON RIM TRAIL(Trail I)

2.95 mi. 2.5 hrs. Moderate Follow the Canyon Rim Trail past scenic canyon views along Holmes Creek Canyon to view wildlife in their native habitat.

OLD RANCH ROAD(Trail K)

5.87 mi.(Round Trip)

4.5 hr. Moderate Travel down the Old Ranch Road to the east side of the park.

WILD HORSE TRAIL(Trail G)

2.31 mi. 1.5 hrs. Moderate Follow the Wild Horse Trail and descend down into the Little Red River.

LOWER CANYON TRAIL(Trail F, E)

5.1 mi. 4.0 hrs. Moderate Travel down the Lower Canyon Trail through various portions of the Little Red River.

MESA TRAIL(Trail H)

3.0 mi.(Round Trip)

2.0 hrs. Easy Travel down the Mesa Trail to enjoy spectacular canyon views of the north side of the park.

CANYON LOOP TRAIL(Trail D)

1.32 mi. 1.0 hr. Moderate Follow the Canyon Loop Trail past the North Prong Primitive Camping Area, and pick up the Upper Canyon Trail to the left or the Lower Canyon Trail to the right.

HAYNES RIDGE OVERLOOK TRAIL(Trail B)

2.29 mi. 2.5 hrs. Very Challenging

Follow the scenic Haynes Ridge Overlook Trail to the highest portion of the park, and enjoy spectacular views of the Canyonlands.

UPPER CANYON TRAIL(Trail A, C)

4.48 mi. 4.0 hrs. Challenging Follow the Upper Canyon Trail to Fern Cave and on past to see beautiful hoodoos including “The Last Dance.”

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

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