Caprock Canyons - Upper Canyon Trail Photos

This was just after we climbed up the middle trail and stopped at the overlook. Lucky to meet someone who could take our picture for us! (Photo by texaskdog)

This is another example of the beautiful and interesting rock formations you'll see along the trail. (Photo by Blaze)

These white, brittle crystals are made of Gypsum. (Photo by Blaze)

On the other side of the ridge, you can take the trail to Fern Cave. (Photo by Blaze)

The trail takes you up a steep ridge, but you are rewarded with stunning views of the canyon below. (Photo by Blaze)

There are impressive rock formations throughout the canyon. (Photo by Blaze)

This is the sign to the park. (Photo by Blaze)

A view on the way from Fern Cave back to the trailhead. (Photo by JHager)

An eroded rock wall reached from Haynes Ridge just before you get to Fern Cave. (Photo by JHager)

The (fallen) sign indicating you're on the Hayne's Ridge trail. (Photo by JHager)

Flowers growing out of a rock on the way up to Haynes Ridge. (Photo by JHager)

A gap in the road shortly before you get to the cutoff for the Haynes Ridge trail. (Photo by JHager)

A view from a few feet off the trailhead. (Photo by JHager)

View from Upper Canyon looking towards South Prong. (Photo by brazosbound)

Just one of the many canyon rock formations along the Upper Canyon Trail. (Photo by TCummins)

The trail near the trailhead pushes through a gap in the ridge ahead. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

Caprock Canyons is loaded with Gypsum layers and they sometimes form domes or bubbles like this one. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

Coppertone on the trail. Eventually we'll end up in the canyon seen in the distance. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

The trail at the lower elevations make frequent creek crossings. Here Austin Explorer poses near a cliff overlooking the creek. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

Coppertone pauses for a water break after the trail turned steep on its way up the canyon. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

Coppertone poses at the grotto under Fern Cave. A constant stream of water keeps these water-loving plants happy. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

Austin Explorer stands on some boulders under the grotto near Fern Cave. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

Fern Cave may be near the top of the bluff, but there's more altitude to be gained. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

Austin Explorer points to the bottom of the valley from which we came. (Photo by Austin Explorer)