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There and Back Again: A Journey Through Closed Canyon

9:00a to 11:00a
Fri, December 22, 2023
Layla Spurlock
(432) 424-3327, x2

Join Ranger Layla on a trek through Closed Canyon to learn how geology shapes life in the park!

Geology, it's complicated and exciting! It also shapes everything we see in the park. Join Ranger Layla on a 1 mile hike through Closed Canyon to learn how the geology of this canyon makes way for life to emerge. 

When: Friday, December 22, 2023 from 9 AM - 11 AM. 

Where: Closed Canyon Trailhead. Located on FM 170 (River Road) approximately 21 miles from Barton Warnock Visitor Center and 26 miles from Fort Leaton State Historic Site.

Bring: Water. We recommend 1 L for every hour you hike. 

Wear: Layers, a hat, and comfortable hiking shoes. Check weather before deciding what to wear. 

Cost: This event is free with park admission, $5 per person 13 and older. Park Admission is free with a Texas State Parks Pass

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