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El Coronado Lodge Visitor Center — Palo Duro Canyon

El Coronado Lodge Visitor Center — Palo Duro Canyon

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El Coronado Lodge Visitor Center — Palo Duro Canyon

Name: El Coronado Lodge Visitor Center — Palo Duro Canyon
Rating: 2

Recommended by 2 hikers

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Location: Randall County, Texas, United States

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Best Hikes to El Coronado Lodge Visitor Center — Palo Duro Canyon

1. Canyon Overlook of Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River via CCC Trail — Palo Duro Canyon State Park

3.16km

00:55

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Hiking loop from Canyon

6.08km

01:49

190m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Upper Comanche Trail – Kiowa Trail loop from Canyon

12.8km

03:35

240m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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oliviakellis

October 4, 2023

This native stone building constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1933 features large windows overlooking remarkable canyon views. Inside, discover historical exhibits, nature displays, and Southwest art for sale including Native American pottery, jewelry, regional tools and more, all celebrating the canyon's natural beauty and cultural heritage.

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March 18, 2020

The Canyon Gallery & Visitor Center, Built of native stone near the top of the canyon in 1933 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, its large windows overlook the canyon, providing a spectacular view of its splendor. The Gallery boasts historical video productions, archeological and nature exhibits, and is beautifully arranged with Southwest art for sale, handmade Native American pottery, handmade Navajo, Zuni and Santo Domingo silver and turquoise jewelry, handmade hunting knives, and a large selection of hard to find regional tools that are Comanche and Kiowa beaded, t-shirts and hats.
One-half mile beyond the park entrance, at the “El Coronado Lodge” sign, turn right into and through the parking lot where you’ll then turn right again and proceed down the hill to the Canyon Gallery & Visitor’s Center. palodurocanyon.com/the-canyon-gallery

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Elevation 1,000 m

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Location: Randall County, Texas, United States

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El Coronado Lodge Visitor Center — Palo Duro Canyon

1. Canyon Overlook of Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River via CCC Trail — Palo Duro Canyon State Park

2. Hiking loop from Canyon

3. Upper Comanche Trail – Kiowa Trail loop from Canyon

Other Popular Places to Check Out

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