Attractions

The park proper covers 13,906 acres in one of the state's most scenic regions. Erosion has carved spectacular landscapes at the edge of the Caprock (local terminology for the High Plains), including colorful cliffs and canyons. Abundant wildlife includes African aoudad sheep, mule deer and golden eagles. Visitors enjoy sightseeing, hiking trails, picnicking, mountain biking, equestrian trails, primitive campsites (some with full hookups) and fishing at Lake Theo. Admission and camping fees. 3.5 miles north of Quitaque on F.M. 1065. 806/455-1492. www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/caprock_canyons.

Caprock Canyons Trailway is a great place for hiking, biking and horseback riding. The trailway runs 64.25 miles through Floyd, Briscoe and Hall Counties. It winds through cultivated fields of the Texas High Plains, drops into rugged canyons of the Caprock Escarpment and winds down into the famous Red River Valley. A unique feature along the trail near the escarpment is a 742-foot abandoned railroad tunnel, which is on the National Register of Historic Places as one of only a few such tunnels in Texas. 806/455-1492.