Trail along the butte – Sunflower Trail loop from The Civilian Conservation Corps at Palo Duro Canyon State Park

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Trail along the butte – Sunflower Trail loop from The Civilian Conservation Corps at Palo Duro Canyon State Park

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Trail along the butte – Sunflower Trail loop from The Civilian Conservation Corps at Palo Duro Canyon State Park

03:16

40.6km

440m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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50 m

Palo Duro Canyon Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

A half mile beyond the park entrance is this elevated overlook of the canyon, providing a spectacular view of its splendor. palodurocanyon.com

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4.87 km

Trail along the butte

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A little exposed but very manageable. Kudos to the trail maintenance crew!

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9.02 km

Tough climb with switchbacks

Highlight • Climb

One of the longer climbing sections on Lower Comanche that I thought was a great test of skill and power.

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18.1 km

Capitol Peak Trail, Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Highlight • Trail

The distinctly multi-colored peak is close to the parking area and can be viewed from here. It can be approached a little closer either along an easy multi-use loop trail …

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30.7 km

Sunflower Trail

Highlight • Trail

Easy for all levels

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35.2 km

Kiowa Trail

Highlight • Trail

Easy trail. A few tight turns but accessible to all

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40.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.3 km

6.96 km

5.84 km

588 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.1 km

6.96 km

5.84 km

2.14 km

634 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,050 m)

Lowest point (850 m)

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