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North and South Prong Loop, TX
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| Hiking | 9.02 Miles |
668 AEG |
| | Hiking | 9.02 Miles | 5 Hrs 14 Mns | | 2.17 mph |
| 668 ft AEG | 1 Hour 5 Mns Break | | | |
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| partners | | Desperate for a hike Ginny and I drove to Caprock Canyon State Park. We hiked the Lower North and South Prong Trails of the Little Red River. Arrived at 0800 just in time to see the buffalo herd crossing the road heading to where ever they go during the day. The park was pretty empty with the exception of a few campers. No one on the trails. Fairly easy hiking in this park not a lot of elevation change and the trails are in good condition. The South Prong had a little bit of water in sections from the recent rains but no flow. The weather was in the mid 60's, clear with an occasional light breeze.
The geology of this canyon is fascinating, mainly red Beds with cross cutting Gypsum capped with a couple layers of Calcium carbonate. The Calcium carbonate when polished by the water shows layers of multiple colors. Didn't see any buffalo along the trails but did see a lot of tracks. |
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