Seminole Canyon State Park

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All trails allow hiking and biking unless otherwise
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indicated. Contour intervals are 20 feet. Trail
lengths are in miles. Elevation levels are in feet.
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No claims are made to the accuracy of the data
or to the suitability of the data to a particular use.
Map compiled by Texas State Parks staff. 4
PRESA CANYO
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SEMINOL
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POINTS OF INTEREST 0.87
Middle
Fork
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(GPS coordinates shown in degrees, minutes, seconds) Trail 0.49
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Presa
Overlook
1 WOODEN WINDMILL AND SPRING
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0.66 Trail
Rio Grande .56 mi.
2942'9.58"N; 10118'45.36"W Trail
While here at this mini-oasis, think about the importance 6 mi.
of water in a semi-arid place like Seminole Canyon.
Canyon Rim
2 MAKER OF PEACE 2942'0.79"N; 10118'45.43"W Trail
7.5 mi.
Bill Worrell created this sculpture as a monumental tribute
to the Desert Archaic people, whose pictographs adorn
the canyon walls.
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3 RAILROAD BED CROSSING

2941'23.38"N; 10119'10.31"W 0.51
The nations second transcontinental railroad came by
here in 1883, uniting the east and west coasts and 1328'
creating an important route for commerce
and settlement.

4 BRIDGE TO THE PAST

2941'12.08"N; 10118'56.34"W
This wooden bridge passes beside the remnants of two
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rock rings that mark the locale of wikiup structures 0.32

inhabited by Native Americans 1,000 1,500 years ago.

5 PRESA CANYON OVERLOOK 0.01

2940'59.92"N; 10118'31.25"W
Scenic Presa Canyon shoots off to the east as a branch of 0.23

Seminole Canyon; it is contained almost entirely within 1241'

1262'
park boundaries. 6 Panther Cave Greater
0.57 Pictograph Site
7 (accessible by private boat only) Roadrunner
6 PANTHER CAVE OVERLOOK
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7 RIO GRANDE VIEW 2939'39.96"N; 10118'57.46"W
MEXICO
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While today the river serves as an international boundary

and recreational waterway, it meant survival to the Lower
Pecos peoples shaping their culture and providing
resources that allowed their very existence. 1,200 2,500
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 434 Hwy 90 W., Park Road 67

Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site

P.O. Box 820
Comstock, TX 78837
(432) 292-4464

Discover more than

TRAIL DISTANCE TIME DIFFICULTY DESCRIPTION
(Round Trip)

world-class pictographs ADA BIRDING

TRAIL
0.1 mi. 15 min. Easy This short ADA-accessible hiking trail with an
improved (packed) surface ends at a bird viewing
area you wont want to miss.

at Seminole Canyon State CANYON RIM

TRAIL
7.5 mi. 3.5 hrs. Challenging Enjoy this challenging but rewarding hike that
traverses the rims of Seminole Canyon and the Rio

Park and Historic Site.

Grande corridor.

MIDDLE FORK 1 mi. .5 hr. Moderate This trail connects the Rio Grande Trail and the
TRAIL Presa Overlook Trail to provide an alternative route
to Panther Cave Overlook.
Hit the trail to experience the full spectrum of the parks 12,000-year-old
cultural heritage, its exposed geology, and diverse plants and animals. PRESA .56 mi. 1.5 hrs. Moderate This old ranch road ends at a beautiful overlook
OVERLOOK TRAIL into Presa and Seminole canyons.
Enjoy stunning canyon views that extend well into neighboring Mexico.
While youre at it, soak up some peace, quiet and solitude, too. Youll be RIO GRANDE 6 mi. 3 hrs. Moderate A scenic overlook at the confluence of Seminole
TRAIL Canyon and the Rio Grande awaits hikers who
glad you did! follow this old ranch road.

WINDMILL .75 mi. 30 min. Moderate This short hike leaves the Visitors Center and
STAYING SAFE NATURE TRAIL travels back in time to a spring that has long
supplied water for both prehistoric and historic
inhabitants of the area.
KNOW YOUR LIMITS. Prepare for sun and heat. Wear sunscreen, insect
repellent and appropriate clothing/hiking shoes.

DRINK PLENTY OF WATER. Your body quickly loses fluids when youre
on the trail, especially in desert conditions. Bring a quart of water per hour of
activity. Turn back when your water is down by half.
TELL OTHERS WHERE YOULL BE. If possible, avoid exploring alone.
Tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return.
WEAR A HELMET. When mountain biking, check with park HQ to match the
trail to your skill level. Wear a helmet to protect yourself in case of a crash.
MAINTAIN A SAFE DISTANCE FROM THE CANYON RIM. Footing can be
unstable due to loose rock.
YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CONNECT. Cell service is unreliable in the park.
TRAIL ETIQUETTE
Trash your trash. Keep the park natural. Pack out all of your trash and Leave No Trace.
Leave feeding to nature. Feeding wild animals will make them sick and more likely to
Soaptree cause harm to people.
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Stay on marked trails. Entry into Seminole Canyon is prohibited.
Leave artifacts and fossils exactly as you find them. These valuable resources are
protected by law.
Share the trail with other users. Yield to uphill riders and hikers.
Keep pets on leashes, for their protection and to safeguard the parks wildlife.

FOR EMERGENCIES, PLEASE CALL 9-1-1.

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