Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway is a state park located in Mineral Wells, Parker County, Texas. It includes Lake Mineral Wells, and is the only state park in Texas which protects part of the Western Cross Timbers and Mineral Wells Trailway. Also within the park is Penitentiary Hollow, a somewhat unusual geological feature which resembles a small canyon. It is a popular site for rock climbing, though the only type of climbing allowed is top-rope. The park also features over 31 miles (50 km) of hiking trails, 25 miles (40 km) of which are open to bicycles and horses. Campsites can be found by the small lake, and up on the higher areas of the park, as well.
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Location of Lake Mineral Wells State Park in Texas Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway (the United States) | |
| Location | Palo Pinto County, Texas |
| Nearest city | Mineral Wells, TX |
| Coordinates | 32°51′03″N 98°01′36″W |
| Area | 3,282.5 acres (13.284 km2) |
| Established | July, 1981 |
| Visitors | 165,211 (in 2022) |
| Governing body | Texas Parks and Wildlife Department |
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