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Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Located 12 miles east on SR 217. The canyon exposes geological formations more than 200 million years old; traces of pre-Pueblo inhabitants have been found. There are 16 miles of scenic drives, 20 miles of bridle paths (horse rentals are available) and 5 miles of hiking trails. A miniature narrow-gauge railroad, the "Sad Monkey", operates daily.

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Location	Canyon Texas 79015
Phone	806-488-2227
Website	http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/paloduro/paloduro.htm ... 806/488-2227 pdc@palodurocanyon.com Welcome to the "Grand Canyon of Texas" ! History: Palo Duro Canyon State Park consists of 16,402 acres in Armstrong and Randall Counties, south of Amarillo in the Texas Panhandle. The land was deeded by private owners in 1933. From 1933 until 1937, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) sent six companies ...