Hueco Tanks State Historic Site map & trails
Official Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) maps for Hueco Tanks, a Texas state historic site. Toggle between the park overview map and trails map for hiking, camping, and lake access. Visit the official park page for entrance fees, passes, and reservations. Browse all Texas state parks.
- Type:
- State Historic Site
- Region:
- West Texas
- Coordinates:
- 31.9265, -106.0424
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Trails at Hueco Tanks
Hueco Tanks has about 8.4 mi of TPWD-mapped trails across 38 named routes, used for hiking. Order matches the live map trail list — typical visitor favorites first. Trail colors match the map. Distances come from official Texas Parks and Wildlife trail geometry. Conditions and closures can change, so confirm on the park page before you go.
- Mapped miles:
- 8.4 mi
- Named trails:
- 38
- Uses:
- Hiking
- North Mountain Trail0.7 mi · Hiking
North Mountain Trail is a 0.7-mile hiking trail at Hueco Tanks. It covers the north side of the park.
- Pond Trail0.5 mi · Hiking
Pond Trail is a 0.5-mile hiking trail at Hueco Tanks. It stays near a lake or pond.
- Basin Area Trail0.5 mi · Hiking
Basin Area Trail is a 0.5-mile hiking trail at Hueco Tanks. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.
- Starry-Eyed Man Trail0.4 mi · Hiking
Starry-Eyed Man Trail is a 0.4-mile hiking trail at Hueco Tanks. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.
- Tabloid Pass Trail0.6 mi · Hiking
Tabloid Pass Trail is a 0.6-mile hiking trail at Hueco Tanks. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.
- West Mountain Trail2.0 mi · Hiking
West Mountain Trail is a 2.0-mile hiking trail at Hueco Tanks. It covers the west side of the park.
- Nature Trail< 0.1 mi · Hiking
Nature Trail is a short hiking trail at Hueco Tanks. It is a nature walk through park habitat.
- Picnic Area Trail0.2 mi · Hiking
Picnic Area Trail is a 0.2-mile hiking trail at Hueco Tanks. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.
- East Spur Trail1.2 mi · Hiking
East Spur Trail is a 1.2-mile hiking spur at Hueco Tanks. It branches off a longer route. It covers the east side of the park.
- Amphitheatre Trail0.3 mi · Hiking
Amphitheatre Trail is a 0.3-mile hiking trail at Hueco Tanks. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.
- Big Dam Trail0.2 mi · Hiking
Big Dam Trail is a 0.2-mile hiking trail at Hueco Tanks. It follows the dam and shoreline.
- Chain Trail0.1 mi · Hiking
Chain Trail is a 0.1-mile hiking trail at Hueco Tanks. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.
- Laguna Prieta Trail0.2 mi · Hiking
Laguna Prieta Trail is a 0.2-mile hiking trail at Hueco Tanks. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.
- Site 17 Trail0.1 mi · Hiking
Site 17 Trail is a 0.1-mile hiking trail at Hueco Tanks. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.
- Site 19 Trail< 0.1 mi · Hiking
Site 19 Trail is a short hiking trail at Hueco Tanks. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.
- End Loop Shelter Area Spur< 0.1 mi · Hiking
End Loop Shelter Area Spur is a short hiking loop at Hueco Tanks. It branches off a longer route. The loop returns toward its start, so you can complete a circuit.
- Basin Flats Trail0.2 mi · Hiking
Basin Flats Trail is a 0.2-mile hiking trail at Hueco Tanks. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.
- Mescalero Canyon Trail0.2 mi · Hiking
Mescalero Canyon Trail is a 0.2-mile hiking trail at Hueco Tanks. It follows canyon terrain.
- Pictograph Site 11 Trail< 0.1 mi · Hiking
Pictograph Site 11 Trail is a short hiking trail at Hueco Tanks. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.
- Plumed Serpent Pictograph Trail< 0.1 mi · Hiking
Plumed Serpent Pictograph Trail is a short hiking trail at Hueco Tanks. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.
- Trail to Starry-Eyed Man Pictograph Site< 0.1 mi · Hiking
Trail to Starry-Eyed Man Pictograph Site is a short hiking trail at Hueco Tanks. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.
- Cave of the Masks Spur< 0.1 mi · Hiking
Cave of the Masks Spur is a short hiking spur at Hueco Tanks. It runs near cave or rock features. It branches off a longer route.
- North Mountain Spur 3< 0.1 mi · Hiking
North Mountain Spur 3 is a short hiking spur at Hueco Tanks. It branches off a longer route. It covers the north side of the park.
- Cueva de Leon Trail—
Cueva de Leon Trail is a short hiking trail at Hueco Tanks. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.
- Pictograph Site 13 Trail< 0.1 mi · Hiking
Pictograph Site 13 Trail is a short hiking trail at Hueco Tanks. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.
- Tlaloc Pass Trail0.2 mi · Hiking
Tlaloc Pass Trail is a 0.2-mile hiking trail at Hueco Tanks. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.
- Tlaloc Pictograph Site Trail< 0.1 mi · Hiking
Tlaloc Pictograph Site Trail is a short hiking trail at Hueco Tanks. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.
- Amphitheatre Trail Spur< 0.1 mi · Hiking
Amphitheatre Trail Spur is a short hiking spur at Hueco Tanks. It branches off a longer route.
- North Mountain Spur 1< 0.1 mi · Hiking
North Mountain Spur 1 is a short hiking spur at Hueco Tanks. It branches off a longer route. It covers the north side of the park.
- North Mountain Spur 2< 0.1 mi · Hiking
North Mountain Spur 2 is a short hiking spur at Hueco Tanks. It branches off a longer route. It covers the north side of the park.
- Maze Spur< 0.1 mi · Hiking
Maze Spur is a short hiking spur at Hueco Tanks. It branches off a longer route.
- Pictograph Site 41 Spur< 0.1 mi · Hiking
Pictograph Site 41 Spur is a short hiking spur at Hueco Tanks. It branches off a longer route.
- West Mountain Spur 1< 0.1 mi · Hiking
West Mountain Spur 1 is a short hiking spur at Hueco Tanks. It branches off a longer route. It covers the west side of the park.
- West Mountain Spur 2< 0.1 mi · Hiking
West Mountain Spur 2 is a short hiking spur at Hueco Tanks. It branches off a longer route. It covers the west side of the park.
- West Mountain Spur 3< 0.1 mi · Hiking
West Mountain Spur 3 is a short hiking spur at Hueco Tanks. It branches off a longer route. It covers the west side of the park.
- West Mountain Spur 4< 0.1 mi · Hiking
West Mountain Spur 4 is a short hiking spur at Hueco Tanks. It branches off a longer route. It covers the west side of the park.
- Amphitheatre Access Trail< 0.1 mi · Hiking
Amphitheatre Access Trail is a short hiking trail at Hueco Tanks. Use it to reach a trailhead or park area.
- Puking Horse Site Trail< 0.1 mi · Hiking
Puking Horse Site Trail is a short hiking trail at Hueco Tanks. It is part of the park’s horseback network.
Hueco Tanks — frequently asked questions
Where can I find the official map for Hueco Tanks?
This page links to official TPWD park and trails PDF maps for Hueco Tanks, a Texas state historic site. Use the map toggle above to view the park overview and trails, then download the PDF for hiking, camping, and lake or trail access.
Do I need a reservation or pass to visit Hueco Tanks?
Most Texas state parks charge a day-use entrance fee and can fill up on busy weekends and holidays, so reserving ahead is recommended. Confirm current entrance fees, hours, and reservation requirements for Hueco Tanks on the official TPWD park website linked on this page.
What can I do at Hueco Tanks?
Hueco Tanks is a Texas state historic site managed by Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD). Activities vary by season and water levels — check the park and trails maps here for trailheads and access points, and the official TPWD page for current conditions and closures.
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