The Lighthouse

Palo Duro Canyon State Park is the U.S.’s second-largest canyon, approximately 120 miles (190 km) long. In some areas, its width varies from 6 mi (9.7 km) to 20 miles (32 km). It is also relevant to note that you can drive your vehicle to the bottom of the canyon, some 820 ft (250 m) below the visitor center. It extends from the Texas cities of Canyon to Silverton. One of the park’s landmarks is the Lighthouse formation seen above. The trail up to the base of the Lighthouse is very easy and used by hikers, bikers, and horse riders. Once you reach the base of the formation, you can climb up to the saddle between the two hoodoos. The climb is strenuous in some sections, but the view from up there is breathtaking, as you can see a vast canyon section.