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:
(Blanco) Blanco State Park
(Smithville) Buescher State Park
(San Antonio) Government Canyon State Natural Area
(Spring Branch) Guadalupe River State Park
(Spring Branch) Honey Creek State Natural Area
(Kerrville) Kerrville-Schreiner State Park
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04/23 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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