Jan 15, 2021 · Clarity Tunnel, near Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway in the Panhandle, is an abandoned railroad passage which is currently home to a large colony of Mexican free-tailed bats. It’s also part of an amazing hike, which is accessible all year long.

Wind and water over the eons shaped the rugged beauty of Caprock Canyons State Park in the Panhandle of Texas. Today, bison roam the plains, bats roost in Clarity Tunnel, and you can explore 90 miles of trails.

Jan 1, 2019 · Hiding way up in the Panhandle near Caprock Canyons is Clarity Tunnel, an abandoned railroad thoroughfare that currently houses a large colony of bats. It's located along a beautiful trail, accessible year-round to all fitness levels.

It spans three counties (Floyd, Briscoe and Hall), crosses 46 bridges, and passes through Clarity Tunnel, one of the last active railroad tunnels in Texas. Access the Trailway from the park, at various road crossings, and near towns.

This 22-mile, downhill stretch includes the Quitaque Canyon Trail, Clarity Tunnel, and the Los Lingos Trail, providing an ideal sampling of Trailway environments from rugged canyonlands to pastoral plains.

Nov 3, 2022 · Hike the famous Tunnel Trail. Have you ever wanted to explore an abandoned railroad tunnel? Add the popular Tunnel Trail to your list of what to do in the Texas Panhandle, and you can! Clarity Tunnel is located near Caprock Canyons State Park and makes for a memorable hike.

Aug 19, 2020 · Located in the Texas Panhandle, this state park is home to Clarity Tunnel, an abandoned train tunnel that was once a portion and now serves as a portion of a hiking trail. Clairty Tunnel was built in the 1920’s and was the last active railway tunnel in Texas.

From South Plains to the Clarity Tunnel (about 13 miles), the trail is quite rocky, but the tunnel is spectacular and home to thousands of Mexican free-tailed bats. Other animals you may see on the route include badgers, deer, hawks, turkeys, snakes, lizards, and rabbits.

Points of interest along the Trailway include The Historic Clarity Tunnel, Quitaque Canyon Trail and Kent Creek Trail. Historic Clarity Tunnel: Designated in the National Register of Historic Places, Clarity Tunnel is an abandoned railway tunnel along the Caprock Canyons Trailway.

Wind and water over the eons shaped the rugged beauty of Caprock Canyons State Park in the Panhandle of Texas. Today, bison roam the plains, bats roost in Clarity Tunnel, and you can explore 90 miles of trails.