This summer has been a rollercoaster ride at Palo Duro Canyon. Usually, we get park alerts about how hot it is. This year, we've constantly seen alerts about rain causing the trails to be closed. We finally got the alert we've been waiting for recently. All of the trails are open at Palo Duro Canyon.

The Trails Are Finally All Open At Palo Duro Canyon

We've learned a lot this summer about the trails at Palo Duro Canyon, and what it takes for them to close and reopen. If the trails were superheroes with one major weakness, that weakness would be rain. Every time we've gotten rain this summer, trails have been closed, and then partially reopened. In some instances, it seems like just when we'd get them partially reopened the rain would come and close them down again.

When you go to the Palo Duro Canyon State Park website, there are no park alerts at this time about trails being closed. Friends and neighbors, all of the trails are finally open at Palo Duro Canyon.

Now That The Trails Are Open, Go Safely Into The Canyon

Now that the trails are all open at Palo Duro Canyon, it's time to get back out there. When you do, be sure to plan for your trip accordingly. The last thing you want to do is get down into the canyon and then wind up on the news for getting rescued.

Take plenty of water with you. They recommend a liter of water per person, per mile. Stay on the trails, and don't hike during the heat of the day if you can avoid it. Also, if the National Weather Service Issues a heat advisory, certain trails will close. Those trails are:

  • Lighthouse
  • Comanche
  • GSL
  • Rock Garden

Keep in mind that when you're down in the canyon, it can be 5-10 degrees hotter than on the rim.

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I'm excited. All of the trails are open again at Palo Duro Canyon. I was beginning to wonder if we would see it this summer.

Take A Quick Look Inside One Of Palo Duro Canyon's Caves

Check Out These Photos Of The Hidden Cave In Palo Duro Canyon.

Gallery Credit: Charlie Hardin

LOOK: Vintage Postcards of Palo Duro Canyon

These vintage postcards of Palo Duro Canyon are a true look into the past.

You may recognize quite a few of the iconic landmarks found in the canyon, but there's still others that you just might have not seen yet! Key word...."yet."

Take a trip into the past with these spectacular vintage postcards, you'll be inspired to take a hike!

Gallery Credit: Charlie Hardin

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