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This state park and trail border Rock Creek, a large tributary of the Brazos River. The park's rugged terrain that covers 3282.5 acres is explored by hikers, rock climbers, mountain bikers, horseback riders and backpackers.
The lake, once the water supply for Mineral Wells, now hosts boats, canoes, paddle boats and anglers.
A boat ramp and fishing pier are handy. Popular sport fish include bass, catfish, crappie, bluegill and other sunfishes.
For cooling off, a swimming area is available.
Primitive backpacking, equestrian camping with water, tent camping with water and electricity and screened shelters are available.
The park's trailway opened in 1998. The trail begins northwest of Weatherford, in central Parker County and travels 20 miles westward to the downtown district of Mineral Wells in eastern Palo Pinto County.
Trailheads are located near Weatherford, in Garner, in the state park and in downtown Mineral Wells. Hikers, cyclists and equestrians all use the trails.
The trailway winds gently through remote farm and ranch lands. Because it is a former railroad bed, the grades are flat and curves are gentle, making it popular among all ages and abilities.
The trailway is 20 miles long and 10 feet wide. The two miles of surface heading east from the downtown Mineral Wells trailhead are asphalt. The remaining 18 miles are covered by finely crushed and screened limestone.
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