Capitol Peak View – Lighthouse Peak Trailhead loop from Capitol Peak

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Capitol Peak View – Lighthouse Peak Trailhead loop from Capitol Peak

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Capitol Peak View – Lighthouse Peak Trailhead loop from Capitol Peak

01:12

4.55km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2 m

Lighthouse Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Take plenty of water with you and enjoy the view.

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2.24 km

This is a beautiful view, regardless if you're a geology enthusiast or not. The resistant sandstone beds of the Quartermaster and Tecovas formations are prominently exposed, while the overlying Trujillo …

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4.40 km

Lighthouse Peak Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

7 mile trail behind the backside of Capitol Peak mostly flat to the foot of the iconic Lighthouse Peak natural rock towers. Refill your water bottles at the visitor center or campground before coming out here.

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4.46 km

Capitol Peak Trail, Palo Duro Canyon State Park

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The distinctly multi-colored peak is close to the parking area and can be viewed from here. It can be approached a little closer either along an easy multi-use loop trail …

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4.55 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.43 km

125 m

Surfaces

4.43 km

< 100 m

Elevation