The Lighthouse Trail in Palo Duro Canyon is a 5.7-mile out-and-back trail that is heavily trafficked and rated as moderate. Set in the canyon system of the Caprock Escarpment known as the Palo Duro Canyon, the Lighthouse is the most famous rock formation in the park and is located three miles from the road along a relatively easy trail, which is well sign-posted. The busy path used by hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders, and it winds through a diverse range of landscapes from scrubby bushes, sandy ground, colorful, eroded cliffs, and stony washes. The Palo Duro Canyon offers a variety of different activity options as well as hiking and is best enjoyed from September until May. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on a leash.

11450 State Hwy Park Rd 5, Canyon, TX 79015, Phone: 806-488-2227

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