Adventures in Mineral Wells, TX

Mineral Wells delivers the most dramatic terrain in the DFW region. Mineral Wells State Park is known for Penitentiary Hollow, a slot canyon-like rock formation that kids and adults can scramble through — it’s unlike anything else in North Texas. Lake Mineral Wells State Trailway is a 20-mile rail trail perfect for biking and hiking across open Texas countryside. Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, the newest state park in Texas, adds rugged ridge hiking and stunning panoramic views. For families who want something more adventurous than a flat urban trail, Mineral Wells is the answer.