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Monks Crossing to South Plains with the option to loop back on FM Hwy.


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18.0

Miles

29.0

KM

Doubletrack

3,219' 981 m

High

2,585' 788 m

Low

672' 205 m

Up

41' 12 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (0°)

8%

Max Grade (4°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

Features Commonly Bikepacked

Family Friendly An easy trail for day trippers or overnight trips.

Texas State Park Fees and rules apply.

Description

Quitaque Canyon Trail makes the western part of the Caprock Canyons Trailway. It can be ridden as an out-and-back in either direction and can connect up to the rest of the trail system extending to Esteline. This is an old railway bed with tunnels and bridge and is a very easy trail for beginners with good views of wildlife and bridge crossings.

There is an outhouse near the tunnel. Water supply is sketchy so you should bring your own water.

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Shared By:

Lee Oles

Trail Ratings

  3.7 from 3 votes

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in Quitaque

#21258

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  3.7 from 3 votes
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#1

in Quitaque

#571

in Texas

#21,258

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West side of QC tunnel, halfway from Monk's X to South Plain,
Feb 23, 2020 near Quitaque, TX
This trail makes for a good ride.
Oct 2, 2017 near Quitaque, TX

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May 5, 2019
Sam Dollar
34mi
Sep 24, 2018
Trey Sprinkle
Wife and I rode from Monk Crossing to Clarity Tunnel to see bats; 4.9 miles one way; we took our time. Great path - flat and sandy - easy! 10mi
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