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Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway

state park, Texas, United States
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Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway is located in Briscoe County, Texas, and was established in 1982. It is situated near the Caprock Escarpment, a significant geological feature that marks the transition between the High Plains and the North Central Plains of Texas. The park features a 65-mile multiuse trail, developed from a former railway line. This trail is notable for Clarity Tunnel, which shelters one of the largest colonies of free-tailed bats in Texas. The park also supports diverse wildlife, including pronghorn, buffalo, aoudad sheep, and the rare golden eagle.1

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  2. Capitol Reef National Park

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