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Quitaque
Canyon Trail sign
Photo courtesy
David Higgins, 2005 |
"The entrance
to the nature trail is located 5 miles South of Quitaque
on FM 1065, then 2 miles west on FM 689."
"This nature trail is part of an old railroad that stretched
from South Plains, Texas to Estelline, Texas and includes the "Clarity
tunnel" that was constructed / carved out of a mountain in 1927. The
tunnel is about 2.5 miles southwest of the Gray Mule marker and measures
about 1/8 mile in length. It is now home to hundreds of Mexican free-tail
bats (completely harmless). We have visited the tunnel twice this
year and were totally amazed at how the railroad crews were able to
build this huge tunnel......in 1927. It is still in very good condition."
- David
Higgins of Lubbock, Texas, September 13, 2005
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Quitaque
Canyon Trail Sign -
"From Monk's
Crossing, the Quitaque Canyon Trail travels through the Quitaque Valley
for 3 miles to historic Clarity Tunnel. Beyond the tunnel, you will
enter scenic Quitaque Canyon and begin your gradual ascent to the
top of Caprock Escapment. The Quitaque Canyon Trail ends at the South
Plains Terminal, approximately 17 miles west of here...."
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Gray Mule, Texas
- A ghost town on the trail
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Texas
State Parks & Recreation - Recommended Books
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| Official
Guide to Texas State Parks |
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| Camper's
Guide to Texas Parks, Lakes, and Forests, 5th Edition : Where
to Go and How to Get There |
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| Hiking
and Backpacking Trails of Texas: Walking, Hiking, and Biking
Trails for All Ages and Abilities! |
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| Texas
Atlas and Gazetteer (Texas Atlas & Gazetteer) by Delorme |
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