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Palo Duro Canyon State Park – Lighthouse Peak Trailhead loop from Capitol Peak

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Randall County

Palo Duro Canyon State Park – Lighthouse Peak Trailhead loop from Capitol Peak

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Palo Duro Canyon State Park – Lighthouse Peak Trailhead loop from Capitol Peak

00:57

12.3km

90m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 30, 2026

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Palo Duro Canyon State Park

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2.92 km

Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

Palo Duro Canyon is a canyon in the Texas Panhandle in Texas between Amarillo and Lubbock.

It is the second largest canyon in the United States. It is about 193 …

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4.04 km

Stone Steps

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The Stone Steps are a fun scramble. However, if you are descending, use extra caution as some of the steps are quite steep and slippery.

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7.48 km

This is a beautiful view, regardless if you're a geology enthusiast or not. The resistant sandstone beds of the Quartermaster and Tecovas formations are prominently exposed, while the overlying Trujillo …

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8.15 km

Lighthouse Trail

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Take plenty of water with you and enjoy the view.

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8.53 km

Lighthouse Peak Trailhead

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7 mile trail behind the backside of Capitol Peak mostly flat to the foot of the iconic Lighthouse Peak natural rock towers. Refill your water bottles at the visitor center or campground before coming out here.

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8.58 km

Capitol Peak Trail, Palo Duro Canyon State Park

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The distinctly multi-colored peak is close to the parking area and can be viewed from here. It can be approached a little closer either along an easy multi-use loop trail …

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12.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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8.88 km

3.31 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.88 km

3.31 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (910 m)

Lowest point (860 m)

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Monday 6 July

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Palo Duro Canyon State Park – Lighthouse Peak Trailhead loop from Capitol Peak

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