Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway, State park in Briscoe County, United States.
The park extends across 15,314 acres of canyons and mesas, with red rock formations reaching elevations of 743 meters in the Texas landscape.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department acquired 64 miles of former Fort Worth and Denver Railroad lines in 1993 to create the current hiking and biking trails.
The Texas Legislature designated the resident bison herd as the official State Bison Herd of Texas, representing a connection to regional heritage.
Visitors access the Caprock Canyons Trailway through Quitaque, located 3 miles south of the main park entrance, using self-pay stations for entry.
The 528-foot Clarity Railroad Tunnel forms part of the trail system, connecting different sections of the park through former railway infrastructure.
Location: Briscoe County
Inception: 1982
Official opening: 1982
Elevation above the sea: 743 m
Website: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/caprock-canyons
Website: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/caprock-canyons
GPS coordinates: 34.44360,-101.05200
Latest update: May 14, 2025 23:12
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