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1.3 miles
Distance
127 ft
Climb
-385 ft
Descent
00:21:04
Avg time
-258 ft
Altitude change
2,865 ft
Altitude min
3,162 ft
Altitude max
3,123 ft
Altitude start
2,864 ft
Altitude end
-3.7%
Grade
-35.5%
Grade max
28.2%
Grade min
1,637 ft
Distance climb
3,153 ft
Distance down
2,175 ft
Distance flat
00:21:04
Avg time
Lower Comanche Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPalo Duro Canyon State Park
Canyon, Texas -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (4 votes)
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Local Popularity40 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in E-Biking
- 70 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
You opted to continue down the canyon with the Comanches--excellent! If you are opting to pedal up the Comanches (south to north), bless be, you are one sick individual--nice!! Lower Comanche features some mellow, maybe even "flowy" sections. Of course that's subjective, so don't fall asleep. The black diamond tech is hiding around every corner. The climbs will punch you in the gut; the rock gardens will work your kidneys; and the exposed switchbacks will swallow you whole. It's good stuff. If you need some motivation to get to the end or just some relief from the gnar, you can stop and admire the Spanish Skirts formations as you reach the Lower Comanche (Blue) section of trail. Need more than that? There is a restroom at the Mesquite Camp area--motivation and relief!!
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
- 8 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 84 rides
- Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Directions to lower-comanche trailhead
(34.946910, -101.649550)
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Routes with this trail
13 miles • 1,795 ft • 5 • Out & Back •
This is a route that includes Lower Comanche,Middle Comanche, and Upper Comanche.
13 miles • 1,296 ft • 8 •
13 mile route with the Comanche trails then greens back to parking lot.
2021_PDC_Marathon Lap 3 Archived
17 miles • 1,290 ft • 4 • Loop • Race •
Palo Duro Cyn Marathon Lap 3 route
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