Givens, Spicer & Lowry Trail

Name: Givens, Spicer & Lowry Trail
Rating: 4.5

4.5 ( 26 )

Trail

3.2 mile 5.1 kilometer point to point
Singletrack
Intermediate

Elevation

Ascent: 274' 83 m
Descent: -243' -74 m
High: 2,944' 897 m
Low: 2,859' 871 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 3% (2°)
Max Grade: 13% (7°)

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Trail shared by Glenn Ladehoff

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Fun, and fast on the Givens Spice & Lowry Trail, and accompanied by spectacular views.

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“A challenging, yet amazingly fun trail at Palo Duro.”

— Glenn Ladehoff

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Description

The GSL is one of the best trails that Palo Duro has to offer. From the trailhead there is a short climb that spits you out into a short technical section but it is over before you start. Every up has a down on this trail and reward is always waiting for you on the GSL.

At about 1.5 miles in you'll reach Red Star Ridge is a beautifully scenic overlook that has a great view of the iconic Lighthouse Hoodoo. Further down the trail is the cutoff for Little Fox Loop, this is a short lollipop that is a must do, or you can continue onto Cottonwood Flats and end the GSL trail at Lighthouse. You can take the out-n-back to the Lighthouse, or you can take the Lighthouse Trail to the Lighthouse Trail to link up with more of the trails.

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Land Manager: Texas State Parks - Palo Duro Canyon

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May 6, 2019

Rich Averett

Dec 22, 2018

Mike A

Nov 10, 2018

Jansen Ivie

Sep 18, 2018

Frank Villa-Abrille

Jun 21, 2018

rmap 01

Rode in reverse coming back from Lighthouse. Beautiful trail. Fantastic scenery. Some short challenging climbs. Loved it. 3.2mi

Apr 28, 2018

Aaron Gardner

Nov 19, 2017

Lost Justpastnowhere

Aug 17, 2017

Squares Ryan

Hot hot hot 105

Jul 20, 2017

Lannie Fuselier

Went to .8 and back. 2mi

Jul 4, 2017

Bill Duf

Terre rouge séchée super adhérence, chemin technique sympa 3.2mi

Jun 4, 2017

Jan Bennett

May 28, 2017

Gage Ogletree

3.2mi

May 20, 2017

Jan Bennett

May 20, 2017

David Marquardt

3.2mi

Mar 18, 2017

Brad Eaton

Mar 4, 2017

Christian Mannsfeld

Feb 22, 2017

Christian Mannsfeld

3.2mi

May 31, 2016

Julie Wolf

Rode this one backwards, picking it up on the return from the Lighthouse trail. Trail was in great shape. This beginner had to walk some places. 3.2mi

Nov 1, 2015

Slade Seal

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Trail Ratings

4.5 from 26 votes

#1

in Palo Duro Canyon State Park

#213

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4.5 from 26 votes

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4 Star		38%
3 Star		4%
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Fun, and fast on the Givens Spice & Lowry Trail…

Riding through gorgeous scenery on the GSL Trail.

Givens, Spicer & Lowry Trail - Palo Duro Canyon…

Hoodoo formation about halfway through GSL