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Headquarters
Playground
Park Store
Cabins
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River Crossing
Camping
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Persimmon Hill
Camping Area
Black-capped Vireo
Park
Entrance
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Cypress Springs
Group Camping Area
Live Oak
Camping Area
Rio Frio
Camping Area
Frio River
Elm
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Pecan Grove
Camping Area
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Old Baldy
Trail
0.53 mi.
(Hiking Only)
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Oakmont
Camping Area
Oakmont
Cabin Area
Blinn RIver
Trail
0.53 mi.
(Hiking Only)
Madrone
Walkway
0.55 mi.
(Hiking/Biking)
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Bridges
Trail
0.65 mi.
(Hiking Only)
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Bird
Trail
0.45 mi.
(Hiking Only)
Old CCC
Entrance Road
0.84 mi.
Old Horse Trail (Hiking/Biking)
0.48 mi.
(Hiking Only)
Crystal Cave
Trail
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0.62 mi.
(Hiking Only)
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Nature
Trail
0.59 mi.
(Hiking Only)
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Shady Meadows
Camping Area
Frio Canyon
Trail
2.88 mi.
(Hiking/Biking)
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Donovan
Trail
0.71 mi.
(Hiking Only)
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Restrooms
Visitor Center
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Campos
Trail
0.68 mi.
(Hiking Only)
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Foshee
Trail
1.66 mi.
(Hiking Only)
0.51
274
Parking
Dump Station
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Highway
Trail
0.62 mi.
(Hiking/Biking)
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Wilks
.1803'
Trail
1.02 mi.
(Hiking Only)
Ashe Juniper
Trail
2.49 mi.
(Hiking/Biking)
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Wildlife Viewing
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Scenic Overlook
Amphitheater
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Wild Horse Creek
Trail
0.48 mi.
(Hiking Only)
1700'
Garner State Park
Trails Map
234 RR 1050
Concan, TX 78838
(830) 232-6132
www.texasstateparks.org
Day Use Area
Group Facility
LEGEND
Multi-Use Sites
POINTS OF INTEREST
(GPS coordinates shown in degrees, minutes, seconds)
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OLD ENTRANCE ROAD OVERLOOK
29° 35' 11.52" N 99° 44' 33.42" W
Enjoy a beautiful view of the Frio Canyon!
This paved road was build in the 1930s by
the Civilian Conservation Corps as part of
the original park entrance.
SHADY OAK
29° 35' 4.44" N 99° 44' 31.32" W
Take a rest as you hike along the ridge and
enjoy the shade from this large live oak.
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CRYSTAL CAVE
29° 35' 1.56" N 99° 44' 25.5" W
Don't forget a flashlight as you enter this
30-foot deep cave. Enjoy the slightly
cooler temperatures, and help us protect
the cave's namesake.
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OLD ROCK FENCE
29° 49' 56.5" N 99° 44' 22.38" W
A 0.75 mile long manmade wonder whose
origin is clouded in mystery built more
than a century ago!
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OLD BALDY SUMMIT
29° 34' 31.86" N 99° 43' 47.94" W
Your hard work up this short but steep
hike will be rewarded with amazing views
for miles around.
PAINTED ROCK OVERLOOK
29° 34' 47.7" N 99° 44' 9.06" W
Check out the great view of Old Baldy as
you rest on top of the ridge.
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CAMPOS TRAIL OVERLOOK
29° 34' 44.76" N 99° 45' 3" W
Enjoy the vastness of the hill country from
this awe-inspiring overlook.
CCC HORSESHOE FOOTPRINT
BOLLARDS
29° 34' 42.24" N 99° 44' 55.28" W
Built by the CCC, these have directed
Garner State Park hikers for more than
70 years!
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OLD CCC ENTRANCE
29° 35' .24" N 99° 44' 58.5" W
This original park entrance was built by the
Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.
Notice the beautiful stonework that was
laid by hand. The park entrance was
relocated to better manage increased
vehicle traffic.
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234 RR 1050
Concan, TX 78838
(830) 232-6132
Garner State Park
Lose yourself in the aweinspiring beauty of the Texas
Hill Country.
Enjoy spectacular views and breathtaking scenery along many miles of trails.
Experience a different side of Garner State Park as you get a bird’s eye view
of the Frio River and stunning geological features.
STAYING SAFE
KNOW YOUR LIMITS. Prepare for sun and heat. Wear sunscreen, insect repellent and appropriate clothing/hiking shoes.
DRINK PLENTY OF WATER. Your body quickly loses fluids when you’re
TRAIL
DIST
TIME
DIFFICULTY
DESCRIPTION
OLD CCC
ENTRANCE ROAD
.84 mi.
20 min.
Easy
Open to hikers and bikers, this paved road is a
good place to look for endangered golden-cheeked
warblers in spring.
DONOVAN
TRAIL
.71 mi.
30 min.
Moderate
This trail provides access to some of the best
examples of habitats found in the Hill Country.
BRIDGES
TRAIL
.65 mi.
45 min.
Challenging
Use caution on the loose rocks and steep terrain.
Your hard work will be rewarded with a great view of
Old Baldy at Painted Rock Overlook and the shade of
the giant Ashe juniper tree. CRYSTAL CAVE
TRAIL
.62 mi.
45 min.
Challenging
Challenging trail in several locations providing access
to one of the park’s natural wonders.
BLINN RIVER
TRAIL
.53 mi.
20 min.
Easy
Take a nice stroll along the Frio River, and keep your
eyes open for wildlife that make their homes here.
OLD BALDY
TRAIL
.53 mi.
45 min.
Challenging
This is a short trail to get a bird’s eye view of the Frio
River canyon, but it’s very steep and rocky. Watch
where you step!
FOSHEE TRAIL
1.66 mi.
1 hr.
Moderate
This trail transects the mountains of Garner State
Park. Many trails intersect the Foshee trail which
gives hikers access to most of the back country area
of the park.
ASHE JUNIPER
TRAIL
2.49 mi.
1.5 hrs.
Moderate
This trail provides vistas of the backside of Old Baldy
and access to our newly developed Youth Group
Camping Area.
OLD HORSE TRAIL
.48 mi.
30 min.
Moderate
This narrow old horse trail takes the hikers through
the trees, traversing the steep slope of the mountain
several hundred feet above the Old Entrance Road.
FRIO CANYON
TRAIL
2.88 mi.
1.5 hrs.
Easy
Experience the vastness of the Frio Canyon hiking or
biking this relatively flat trail with mountains to be
seen from all vantage points.
on the trail. Bring a quart of water per hour of activity.
TELL OTHERS WHERE YOU’LL BE. If possible, avoid exploring alone.
Tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return.
WEAR A HELMET. When biking, check with park HQ to match the
ride to your skill level. Wear a helmet to protect yourself in case of a crash.
POTENTIALLY HARMFUL PLANTS AND ANIMALS LIVE HERE. Stay on the trail to make them easier to see.
YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CONNECT. It’s a good idea to take along a cell phone and GPS unit, but don’t count on them.
TRAIL ETIQUETTE
Trash your trash. Keep the park natural. Pack out all of your trash and Leave No Trace.
Leave feeding to nature. Feeding wild animals will make them sick and more likely to cause harm to people.
Take only memories and pictures. Please don’t disturb or remove any of the park’s plants, animals or artifacts.
Keep pets on leashes to keep them safe, while protecting wildlife.
Campfires are permitted only in designated rings and not in the primitive camping area due to potential for ground
scarring and wildfires.
FOR EMERGENCIES, PLEASE CALL 9-1-1.
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