Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway

Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Location of Lake Mineral Wells State Park in Texas
Location	Palo Pinto County, Texas
Nearest city	Mineral Wells, TX
Coordinates	32°51′03″N 098°01′36″W / 32.85083°N 98.02667°W / 32.85083; -98.02667Coordinates: 32°51′03″N 098°01′36″W / 32.85083°N 98.02667°W / 32.85083; -98.02667
Area	3,282.5 acres (1,328 ha)
Established	July, 1981
Governing body	Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

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 unique 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.

External links

• Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway

References

• Lake Mineral Wells State Park and Trailway from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department website. December 10, 2005.
• U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway from the USGS website. December 10, 2005.