Palo Duro Canyon State Park is a spectacular dog-friendly attraction near the Texas Panhandle in Canyon, TX. It was formed by millions of years of water erosion, is 120 miles long, as much as 20 miles wide, and has a maximum depth of more than 800 feet. Its elevation at the rim is 3,500 feet above sea level. It's often claimed that Palo Duro Canyon is the second-largest canyon in the United States. Visitors and their leashed dogs can admire beautiful colorful cliffs that surround the valley and one of the park's most famous rock formations known as The Lighthouse. Please note that dogs are not permitted in any buildings at Texas State Parks.
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Palo Duro Canyon State Park has received a rating of 4.9 out of 5 bones by 11 canine critics on BringFido and 4.5 out of 5 by
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Visitors praise Palo Duro Canyon State Park for its beautiful scenery, excellent hiking trails, and dog-friendly policies. They note the park offers a variety of trails suitable for different skill levels and recommend exploring the CCC trail and Lighthouse trail for the best views.
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If you park on the Alt 5 route just south of the Sunflower trail, by the bathroom and pavilion - you can talk a lot of nice walks. Including being able to see this view.
