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Givens, Spicer & Lowry Trail

Intermediate Intermediate
 4.5 (38)
  1. Areas
  2. TX
  3. …Texas Panhandle
  4. …Canyon
  5. Palo Duro Canyon State Park
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“A challenging, yet amazingly fun trail at Palo Duro. ”

Glenn Ladehoff
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3.2

Miles

5.1

KM
Singletrack

2,944' 897 m

High

2,859' 871 m

Low

274' 83 m

Up

243' 74 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

13%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

No Horses.

Description

The GSL is one of the best trails that Palo Duro has to offer. From the trailhead there is a short climb that spits you out into a short technical section but it is over before you start. Every up has a down on this trail and reward is always waiting for you on the GSL.

At about 1.5 miles in you'll reach Red Star Ridge is a beautifully scenic overlook that has a great view of the iconic Lighthouse Hoodoo. Further down the trail is the cutoff for Little Fox Loop, this is a short lollipop that is a must do, or you can continue onto Cottonwood Flats and end the GSL trail at Lighthouse. You can take the out-n-back to the Lighthouse, or you can take the Lighthouse Trail to the Lighthouse Trail to link up with more of the trails.

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Land Manager: Texas State Parks - Palo Duro Canyon

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Glenn Ladehoff
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Trail Ratings

  4.5 from 38 votes

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Riding through gorgeous scenery on the GSL Trail.
Nov 7, 2017 near Canyon, TX
Givens, Spicer & Lowry Trail - Palo Duro Canyon State Park, TX.
Jun 9, 2016 near Canyon, TX
Fun, and fast on the Givens Spice & Lowry Trail, and accompanied by spectacular views.
Dec 25, 2015 near Canyon, TX
Hoodoo formation about halfway through GSL
Apr 30, 2018 near Canyon, TX

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May 9, 2021
Steve B
2x. Fantastic - we liked this ride the best of the trails in the park. 6.4mi
May 4, 2021
Ryan Brown
the struggle to the top is real but the come down is amazing! 4.7mi
Feb 24, 2021
Timmy Kessel
One of my all time favs. Super unique trail!
Dec 9, 2020
Mellow Honek
Jul 10, 2020
Cole Gregorie
Very challenging.
Oct 18, 2019
Josh Summers
May 6, 2019
Rich Averett
Dec 22, 2018
Mike A

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