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Givens, Spicer & Lowry Trail

Intermediate
 4.4 (29)
  1. Areas
  2. TX
  3. …Texas Panhandle
  4. …Canyon
  5. Palo Duro Canyon State Park
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“A challenging, yet amazingly fun trail at Palo Duro. ”

Glenn Ladehoff
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3.2

Miles

5.1

KM
Singletrack

2,944' 897 m

High

2,859' 871 m

Low

274' 83 m

Up

243' 74 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

13%

Max Grade (7°)

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E-Bikes Unknown

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No Horses.

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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Glenn Ladehoff
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  4.4 from 29 votes

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Riding through gorgeous scenery on the GSL Trail.
Nov 7, 2017 near Canyon, TX
Givens, Spicer & Lowry Trail - Palo Duro Canyon State Park, TX.
Jun 9, 2016 near Canyon, TX
Fun, and fast on the Givens Spice & Lowry Trail, and accompanied by spectacular views.
Dec 25, 2015 near Canyon, TX
Hoodoo formation about halfway through GSL
Apr 30, 2018 near Canyon, TX

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Jul 10, 2020
Cole Gregorie
Very challenging.
Oct 18, 2019
Josh Summers
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

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