Caprock Canyon State Park takes in 14,000 acres, including some of the most scenic areas in Texas. Cliffs and canyonlands, carved by erosion, create a wonderful playground for sightseers, hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians. A three mile park road winds through these Texas badlands and turns a scenic drive into a thrill ride with 16 percent grades and a full compliment of twists and turns. The park also features camping, picnicking, fishing, boating and plenty of wildlife. The park's 120 acre Lake Theo gives a change of pace from the arid canyonlands. Nearly 90 miles of trails are open for hiking and biking.
   The park's Trails range from easy, such as the Mesa Trail, to the very challenging Haynes Ridge Overlook Trail. Varied in length from about a mile to 15 miles, some are for experienced bikers only. Some of the best red-rock vistas are reached by trail. For day trips or longer, the Caprock Canyon Trailway stretches from the west at South Plains, on top of the Caprock Escarpment, to the east at Estelline in the Red River Valley. It spans three counties (Floyd, Briscoe and Hall), crosses 46 bridges, and passes through Clarity Tunnel, an abandoned railroad tunnel. The 64 mile route is open for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Following a section of the disused Fort Worth and Denver Railroad bed, the highlight along this lengthy trail is the Clarity Tunnel. Built in the 1920s, up to 500,000 Mexican free-tailed bats inhabit tunnel from late April through mid-October.

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