Near Kiowa Trail
Goodnight Peak is in the distance when looking northwest at the end of Kiowa Trail.
Near Kiowa Trail
Fortress Cliffs and their beautiful orange, white, beige, purple, and gray layers, behind a small meadow passed by Pioneer Nature Trail.
Near Kiowa Trail
Fortress Cliffs to the east, as seen from near the beginning of Kiowa Trail.
Near Kiowa Trail
Prairie Dog Town Fork of the Red River along Pioneer Nature Trail.
Near Kiowa Trail
The various colors of the canyon wall layers up close, at the base of Fortress Cliffs on Comanche Trail North.

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Hike Trail

Kiowa Trail

4.0 (3 Ratings)
Short, scenic trail that basically runs along the road.
1.4
mi
Distance
36
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Family FriendlyRiver/CreekViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.39mi
Distance
36ft
Elevation Gain
66ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
2,908ft
High Point
2,850ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Kiowa Trail is a fun, twisty, and rolling singletrack that starts in the Mac Dick Pavilion parking lot on the southeast side. This section of trail is smooth with nice twists and a few small ups and downs. The southern end of the trail starts/ends at the Hackberry Campground and Givens, Spicer & Lowry Trail trailhead. From there you can take the Givens, Spicer & Lowry Trail, or you can continue to the Comanche Trail Mid. There are no facilities at the Mac Dick parking lot, but there are restrooms close to the Givens, Spicer & Lowry Trail trailhead at the Hackberry Campground.

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