Solitario Road West

Solitario Road West is a straight-through 2.2-mile trail consisting of compacted dirt, mixed with loose rock. The trail is easily traversed by any high clearance vehicle. The trail has no notable obstacles but has been narrowed by encroaching brush in some areas. The area offers some exceptional hiking, including the Burnt Camp Trail accessible off the Solitario Road West. The hike takes you through a scenic desert landscape.

Along the drive, you will notice the nearly decomposed ruins of an automobile, reminding you that this remote area has attracted visitors for quite a while. The camping here is restricted to designated sites only. One site can be found about halfway through, just past the intersection with the abandoned McGuirk’s tanks.

Permits 

Permits are required to drive into the Park's property, and must be displayed on your windshield. Visitors can check-in at Fort Leaton State Historic Site, the Barton Warnock Visitor Center, or the Sauceda Ranger Station. The Sauceda Ranger Station is open from 8 am to 6 pm. Fort Leaton State Historic Site and the Barton Warnock Visitor Centers are open from 8 am to 4:30 pm. There are self-serve driving permit stations that require cash if you are coming in after hours.

Dogs 

The park does have a policy regarding dogs.

• Dogs must remain within ¼ mile of campsites or designated roads and are allowed only on the Closed Canyon Trail and the Hoodoos Trail on FM 170.
• Dogs are not allowed on any other trails in the backcountry.

Note: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these policies do not apply to persons relying on service dogs.