Limited Activities At Palo Duro Canyon Due To Trail Closures

The recent heavy rains in the Texas Panhandle caused plenty of problems when they fell. Four days later, we're still seeing some of the rain's effects at Palo Duro Canyon.

All Trails Still Closed In Palo Duro Canyon

One of my go-to gauges for how bad a recent rainstorm was is Palo Duro Canyon. You can sometimes get an idea of how bad a storm was based on the number of trails they close in the canyon.

As of this moment, all of the trails in Palo Duro Canyon are still closed. They've been closed since April 26 and will continue to be until they've dried enough to be safe again.

The road from Fortress Cliff to the Cactus Day Use Area is closed until further notice as well. There's not much going on in the canyon at the moment.

Is There Anything To Do At Palo Duro Canyon When Trails Are Closed

The Visitor's Center is still open, and you can still visit the Trading Post. Also, the Big Cave is still open. If you just have to get out and get some sunshine, the Big Cave is worth a trip.

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Other than that, there's not much to do. When it rains in the canyon, trails are closed to protect us and to protect the trails. It's a necessary bummer.

Hopefully, the trails will open up soon and we can enjoy some warm weather in the canyon. Once they're open, I hope they stay open for a while. There was a lot of trails opening and closing last year.

To keep up with the latest, check the park alerts at the Palo Duro Canyon website or follow Palo Duro Canyon State Park on social media.