Find Amarillo’s Hidden Neighborhood Beneath the Train Tracks

I heard about a hidden Amarillo neighborhood, and I thought I was being told an Amarillo Urban Legend. I have been here nearly forty years and have never heard such a thing. Besides, how could such a thing even exist?

What Does a "Hidden Neighborhood" Even Mean?

A hidden neighborhood? What does that even mean? Who would want to live in a neighborhood that was hidden anyway? The more I thought about it the more appealing it sounded. I mean, you probably don't get as many solicitors. That is a win.

All we were told was that it was located under a train track. There is one in and out. The neighborhood has a lot of dead ends. Oh, and there are a lot of private property signs to keep those who do find the area from just hanging around.

Locating Amarillo's Secret Spot: Walnut Hills

It's called Walnut Hills, and it has Tascosa Country Club Golf Course as a neighbor. To enter the neighborhood, you have to find the area of the train track that you can go under. When I first heard this, I thought it was a wild goose chase.

What Makes Walnut Hills Different from Other Amarillo Neighborhoods?

I thought someone was just messing with me. Oh, but it was there. The homes reminded me of those in the Wolflin neighborhood. There are all kinds of homes. Some nice and some really nice.

I have been here as long as I have, and I feel like I have accomplished something in finding the hidden neighborhood of Walnut Hills. When people ask about some of the weird things about our great city, I now have another unique feature to add to the list.

Sure we have the Cadillac Ranch, and sure, we have those weird unfinished legs and the floating mesa, but hey we also have a neighborhood that is hidden. I challenge you to find it.

Google Maps

See if you can use the photos below and find it for yourself. Good Luck.