The Upper North Prong Trail is challenging, but the reward is well worth the effort. Along the route, you'll see incredible sculpted hoodoos that transform into natural works of art, including the "Last Dance.", which looks like a silhouette of two people. As you explore the trail, keep an eye out for "Fern Cave," an oasis with maidenhair ferns and natural springs.

Nearby routes

Best routes near Upper North Prong Trail

5.0

(2)

hikers

1. Upper South Prong, Upper North Prong & North Prong Spur Trail loop

11.3km

03:13

230m

Hike the 7.0-mile Upper South Prong, Upper North Prong & North Prong Spur loop in Caprock Canyons State Park, featuring hoodoos and Fern Cav

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.0

(2)

hikers

2. North Prong Spur Trail – Upper North Prong Trail loop from Quitaque

10.7km

03:05

230m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

5.0

(1)

hikers

3. North Prong Spur Trail – Upper North Prong Trail loop from Eagles Point

22.0km

06:07

380m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

Details

Informations

Distance 837 m

Uphill 0 m

Downhill 20 m

Weather

Today

Friday 13 March

24°C

11°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: Briscoe County, Texas, United States

Other Popular Places to Check Out

North Prong Spur Trail

Eagle Point Trail

Canyon Rim Trail

Mesa Trail

Upper South Prong Trail

Caprock Canyons State Park

Clarity Tunnel

Haynes Ridge Overlook Trail junction

Fern Cave

Little Red River

Haynes Ridge Overlook Trail

North Prong Primitive Camping Area

Upper North Prong Trail

1. Upper South Prong, Upper North Prong & North Prong Spur Trail loop

2. North Prong Spur Trail – Upper North Prong Trail loop from Quitaque

3. North Prong Spur Trail – Upper North Prong Trail loop from Eagles Point

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️