Trails

Carol’s Loop

Level: Easy

Time: 20-30 min(Out & Back)

Distance: 0.7 mi (Loop)

Details: Carol’s Loop takes you ! You’ll hike through wide open spaces and past Charlene’s Lookout, with moderate inclines and declines along the way. We’ve spotted deer tracks, turtles and other wildlife around these trails, so keep an eye out for animal encounter. Remember to observe from a distance!
At 0.7 mile, it takes 20-30 minutes to complete the loop.
This trail begins at our Mariposa Trailhead, towards the back of the fenced-in area, past the gazebo.

Mariposa Trail

Level: Moderate

Time: 45 min(Out & Back)

Distance: 1.34 mi (One way)

Details: Mariposa Trail will give you a great view of the expanse of Wildcat Bluff! You’ll hike through beautiful meadows and past our Chinampas Garden, with moderate inclines and declines along the way. At 1.34 miles, it takes 45 minutes to reach the end, where it intersects with our Gnarly Mesquite trail to lead you left, towards the windmill, or take a right to get back to headquarters.
This trail begins at our Mariposa Trailhead, towards the back of the fenced-in area, past the gazebo.

Gnarly Mesquite Trail

Level: Easy

Time: 30-minutes One Way

Distance: 0.91 miles

Details: This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of the day. Bikes are not allowed on this trail.

Windmill Trail

Level: Moderate

Time: One Hour (out and back)

Distance: 1.4 miles (out and back)

Details: The Windmill Trail will take you to one of our favorite spots at Wildcat Bluff – the Windmill! Once you reach the Windmill, you’ll have a great view of the rocks of The Bluff and will be close to West Amarillo Creek. Read up on the history of both while you’re out there!

Wild Kitten Loop

Level: Easy

Time: 15-20 minutes with small children

Distance: 0.5 miles

Details:  Meant for the “wildest” of kiddos who love an outdoor adventure, Wild Kitten Loop is perfect for someone looking for a quick hike. This loop only takes 15-20 minutes to complete and will take you through portions of the Bluff Trails and the Gnarly Mesquite trail, crossing over the Windmill Trail in between (with a couple of benches in the middle if you need a break).

Tascosa Trail

Level: Moderate

Time: 45 minutes (Out & Back)

Distance: 2.1 Miles (Out & Back)

Details:  Tascosa Trail will give you a great view of the grasslands, with plenty of wildflowers (and grasshoppers) to see in the summer! At 1.09 miles, it takes 30 minutes to reach the end, where it intercepts with a dirt road that can connect you to any of the other trails you’d like to take back to HQ.

Upper Bluff Trail

Level: Moderate

Time: 45 minutes (Out & Back)

Distance: 2.1 miles (Out & Back)

Details:  If you’re a fan of feeling like you’re on top of the world, our Upper Bluff Trail is a good place to start!

Taking only about 25 minutes to reach the top of The Bluff, this trail gives you a great view of West Amarillo Creek and the rest of The Bluff (including the Windmill)! With access to the Gregg Marcy Overlook, too, this is a great pick if you want to sit and think for a while. It takes .75 miles to reach The Bluff, and from here, you can head to the Windmill, which is only 10 minutes away and will make this a 1.05-mile hike.

Lower Bluff Trail

Level: Moderate

Time: 50 minutes (Out & Back)

Distance: 2.4 Miles (Out & Back)

Details:  The Lower Bluff Trail will take you around The Bluff so you can get a great view from below the rock formations. This is about a 1.24-mile trail, and the endpoint is the southwest side of The Bluff. From there, you can take the Windmill Trail or the Gnarly Mesquite Trail back to HQ.