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Quitaque
Canyon Trail sign
Photo courtesy
David Higgins, 2005 |
"The entrance
to the nature trail is located 5 miles South of Quitaque
on FM 1065, then 2 miles west on FM 689."
"This nature trail is part of an old railroad that stretched
from South
Plains, Texas to Estelline,
Texas and includes the "Clarity tunnel" that was constructed /
carved out of a mountain in 1927. The tunnel is about 2.5 miles southwest
of the Gray Mule marker and measures about 1/8 mile in length. It
is now home to hundreds of Mexican free-tail bats (completely harmless).
We have visited the tunnel twice this year and were totally amazed
at how the railroad crews were able to build this huge tunnel......in
1927. It is still in very good condition." - David Higgins of
Lubbock, Texas, September 13, 2005 |
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Quitaque Canyon
Trail Sign -
"From Monk's
Crossing, the Quitaque Canyon Trail travels through the Quitaque Valley
for 3 miles to historic Clarity Tunnel. Beyond the tunnel, you will
enter scenic Quitaque Canyon and begin your gradual ascent to the
top of Caprock Escapment. The Quitaque Canyon Trail ends at the South
Plains Terminal, approximately 17 miles west of here...." |
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