The Portal to Texas History - Dinosaur Valley State …/67531/metapth624632/m2/...Dinosaur Valley State Park Walk where the dinosaurs roamed. Make tracks of your own in this park where
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Cedar BrakeOuter Loop7.52 miles
BuckeyeTrail1.05 mi.
Oak SpringsTrail.29 mi.
Denio CreekWarblerTrail1.27 mi.
Cedar RidgeTrail1.02 mi.
HorseshoeEquestrianTrail2.94 mi.(No Biking)
LimestoneLedge Trail.95 mi.
Blue HoleTrail.41 mi.
Paluxy RiverNature Trail.24 mi.
Black-cappedVireo Trail2.6 mi.
Paluxy RiverTrail.97 mi.(Hiking Only)
OverlookTrail.47 mi.(Hiking Only)
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Dinosaur Valley State ParkTrails Map
Copperhead
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1629 Park Road 59Glen Rose TX 76043(254) 897-4588www.texasstateparks.org
LEGENDHeadquarters
Restrooms
Parking
Park Store
Track Site
Scenic Overlook
Playground
Amphitheater
Picnic Area
Tent Sites
Water/Electric Sites
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This paved trail along the shady Paluxy River is perfect for discovering the plants and animals that thrive here.
PALUXY RIVER TRAIL(Hiking Only)
.97 mi. 2 hrs. Moderate Be prepared to get your feet wet crossing the Paluxy River; then explore the Main Track Site where R.T. Bird discovered the first sauropod trackway in the world.
CEDAR BRAKE OUTER LOOP
7.52 mi. 3.5 hrs. Moderate This long trail takes you on a looping tour of the park along limestone ridges crowned by cedar brakes.
BLACK-CAPPED VIREO TRAIL
2.6 mi. 1.25 hrs. Moderate Endangered black-capped vireos nest in these shrubby woodlands.
DENIO CREEK WARBLER TRAIL
1.27 mi 45 min. Moderate Watch for endangered golden-cheeked warblers along this winding trail along Denio Creek.
BUCKEYE TRAIL 1.05 mi. 45 min. Moderate If you’re lucky, you may see some small waterfalls along this wide trail along Buckeye Creek.
CEDAR RIDGE TRAIL
1.02 mi. 30 min. Moderate Stop and enjoy the views at the scenic overlooks along this high ridge trail.
OAK SPRINGS TRAIL
.29 mi. 10 min. Easy Look for natural, bubbling springs along this winding trail through oak woodlands.
OVERLOOK TRAIL(Hiking Only)
.47 mi. 30 min. Easy The view of the Paluxy River Valley from the overlook is worth the climb.
HORSESHOE EQUESTRIAN TRAIL (No Biking)
2.94 mi. 1 hr. Easy Explore the bluestem grasslands along the edge of the Paluxy River.
BLUE HOLE TRAIL .41 mi. 30 min. Easy Take a dip in an old-fashioned swimming hole, hook a catfish or discover dinosaur tracks along this trail.
LIMESTONE LEDGE TRAIL
.95 mi. 30 min. Easy Discover many different dinosaur tracks as you meander along the limestone ledge of thePaluxy River.
Golden-cheeked warbler
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