Hiking in the High Desert

Want to explore our mile-high desert trails? Park host Terry will cover the basics to ensure you have what it takes to stay safe and have fun.

Are you new to these parts? Feel like you need some helpful hiking tips? We've got you covered. Hiking in the high desert presents its own set of joys and challenges. We're at 5,000' so the air is thin, the sun is intense, and you sweat more than you realize. Join park host Terry at this informative hike to learn desert wilderness basics. He will cover what to bring on a hike, how to know where you are (when you think you're lost), and how to respond to emergencies. Bring sturdy shoes/boots, water, hat for this 1-mile hike. 

Meet: at Old CCC Trailhead (parking provided)

Bring: your curiosity & questions

Cost: free for campers, Indian Lodge guests, or day users w/ permit - daily entrance fee is $6.00/adult, or free for the carload with Texas State Park Pass.

***Please see our current program flyers posted throughout the park, and on our Facebook page and Instagram page to confirm what programs are happening during your visit.