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Palo Pinto County

Penitentiary Hollow Viewpoint – Mineral Well State Park loop from Lake Mineral Wells State Park Headquarters

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Palo Pinto County

Penitentiary Hollow Viewpoint – Mineral Well State Park loop from Lake Mineral Wells State Park Headquarters

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Penitentiary Hollow Viewpoint – Mineral Well State Park loop from Lake Mineral Wells State Park Headquarters

00:56

14.8km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Parking

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1.85 km

Cross Timbers and Penitentiary Hollow Hiking Trail Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

hiking this trail is currently on my wish list. Fun fact: My brother's girlfriend designed the placard at the top of this trail while she was working for the state …

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2

3.16 km

Penitentiary Hollow Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very popular mountain climbing spot that is a tourist destination for mountain climbers. It is also stunning to walk through. The MASSIVE cliff sides and boulders provide amazing views from …

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3

4.35 km

Lone Star Amphitheater

Highlight • Structure

Located directly off of the State Trailway, it is used for multiple events, is open to the public, and is your first point of interest on the trailway if you disembark from the nearby trailhead.

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4.41 km

Lake Mineral Wells State Trailway Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

There is a very big parking lot here with bathroom facilities. It's where most people park while they traverse the trail. You have to pay to get into the park, …

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5

5.88 km

Mineral Well State Park

Highlight • Lake

Boating, Fishing, Camping, Hiking, Mountain Bike Trails, Rock Climbing, Equestrian Trails.

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6

5.94 km

Lake Mineral Wells Dam and Spillway

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

CAUTION! Ride slowly or walk. Not only because it's slippery when wet, but if you ride your bike too fast your ass will get wet from tire-splash.

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14.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

2.11 km

308 m

206 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.65 km

6.35 km

1.36 km

206 m

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