Best 7 Hikes and Trails in Palo Duro Canyon State Park

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Palo Duro Canyon State Park, the second-largest US canyon after the Grand Canyon, spans 20,000 acres with 30+ miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.

The Lighthouse Trail is one of the most popular and scenic trails in the park. It leads to the Lighthouse, a rock formation that resembles a lighthouse.

The Lighthouse Trail

#1

Rock Garden Trail is a trail that climbs from the bottom of the canyon to the rim, passing through a field of boulders and rocks. The trail is 5 miles round trip.

Rock Garden Trail

#2

Givens, Spicer & Lowry Trail is a trail that loops around the southern part of the park, connecting with the Lighthouse Trail and the Paseo del Rio Trail.

Givens, Spicer & Lowry Trail

#3

Juniper Cliffside Trail and Juniper Riverside Trail Loop is a trail that circles around the Wolfberry Campground.

Juniper Cliffside Trail and Juniper Riverside Trail Loop

#4

Palo Duro Caves is a trail that leads to a series of caves and rock shelters in the canyon wall. The trail is 0.9 miles round trip, and has an easy difficulty level. 

Palo Duro Caves

#5

Kiowa Trail is a trail that runs along the canyon floor, parallel to the main road. The trail is 2.9 miles round trip, and has an easy difficulty level.

Kiowa Trail

#6

Goodnight Peak via Triassic Trail is a trail that leads to the Goodnight Peak, a high point on the canyon rim. The trail is 1.6 miles round trip, and has a moderate difficulty level.

Goodnight Peak via Triassic Trail

#7

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