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.
Location:
RR 2 Box 285, Canyon Texas 79015
Telephone
806-488-2227
Other Texas State Parks nearby:
(San Antonio) Government Canyon State Natural Area
(Spring Branch) Honey Creek State Natural Area
(Castroville) Landmark Inn State Historical Park
(Canyon) Palo Duro Canyon State Park
(Seguin) Sebastopol State Historical Park
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01/10 Coming to The Canyon area
Wild Hog Festival and Craft Fair Sabinal TX March22-24 The annual World Championship Wild Hog Catching Contest features a two-person team chasing a wild hog in a pen, capturing the hog, placing it in a burlap sack and crossing the finish line in the fastest time.
Old Settlers Music Festival Driftwood TX April18-21 Central Texas' signature music event featuring Grammy-winning Americana, arts and craft, camping, food, and libations.
Austin Yoga Conference Austin TX May11-12 Mehtab, Kyra Haglund, Charlotte Matsumura, and Gioconda are among the master yoga teachers who will appear at the Austin Yoga Conference.
Cactus Pear Music Festival San Antonio TX July5-15 A classical music festival inspired by the cactus pear margarita.
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