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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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

In accordance with Texas State Depository Law, this publication is available at the Texas State Publications Clearinghouse and/or Texas Depository Libraries.

© 2013 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department PWD MP P4503-0094S (7/13)

NOTES:

All trails allow hiking and biking unless otherwise indicated.

Contour intervals are 10 feet. Trail lengths are in miles.

Elevation levels are in feet.

No claims are made to the accuracy of the data or its suitability to a particular use. Map compiled by Texas State Parks staff.

DINOSAUR MODELS32° 14' 51.800" N 97° 48' 57.800" WTake your picture with the dinosaur models featured at the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair.

BIRD TRACK SITE32° 15' 10.200" N 97° 49' 7.400" WYou’re standing where Roland T. Bird made the world’s first discovery of a sauropod trackway.

BLUE HOLE32° 14' 56.200" N 97° 49' 5.400" WView theropod tracks on the limestone ledge or take a dip in an old-time swimming hole.

BALLROOM TRACK SITE32° 14' 52.000" N 97° 49' 8.300" WDiscover hundreds of tracks moving in all directions as if the dinosaurs were dancing!

TAYLOR TRACK SITE32° 14' 17.800" N 97° 49' 20.100" WFind 3 different types of dinosaur tracks here.

PALUXY RIVER SCENIC OVERLOOK 32° 15' 20.944" N 97° 49' 12.501" WEnjoy a spectacular scenic view of the Paluxy River valley.

WILDCAT HOLLOW WATERFALL32° 15' 40.600" N 97° 48' 54.700" WTake in the beauty of this seasonal 45’ waterfall at the end of Wildcat Hollow.

CEDAR RIDGE SCENIC OVERLOOK 32° 15' 23.615" N 97° 48' 1.260" WSee the dinosaur models from afar from this overlook.

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Dinosaur Valley State ParkWalk where the dinosaurs roamed. Make tracks of your own in this park where dinosaurs left their footprints.

As you cross the cool, clear waters of the Paluxy River, look for the

footprints of Paluxysaurus, the official state dinosaur of Texas. Explore

dinosaur track sites and over 15 miles of trails, which take you to the

limestone ridges overlooking the Paluxy River Valley.

STAYING SAFEKNOW YOUR LIMITS. Prepare for sun and heat. Wear sunscreen, insect

repellent and appropriate clothing/hiking shoes.

DRINK PLENTY OF WATER. Your body quickly loses fluids when you’re

on the trail. Bring a quart of water per hour of activity.

TELL OTHERS WHERE YOU’LL BE. If possible, avoid exploring alone.

Tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return.

WEAR A HELMET. When biking, check with park HQ to match the

trail to your skill level. Wear a helmet to protect yourself in case of a crash.

POTENTIALLY HARMFUL PLANTS AND ANIMALS MAY LIVE HERE.

Staying on the trail paths makes them easier to see. Do not approach wildlife!

FLASH FLOODING CAN OCCUR. Be alert to local conditions as weather

can change rapidly.

TRAILS CAN BE STEEP AND ROCKY. Watch out for steep cliffs and bluffs.

You may find a walking stick helpful.

TRAIL ETIQUETTETrash your trash. Pack out all of your trash and Leave No Trace.

Leave feeding to nature. Feeding wild animals will make them sick. Please do not feed them.

Don’t Pocket the Past. Help preserve Texas heritage. Leave artifacts where you find them and report their location to a ranger.

Campfires are not permitted in the backpacking camping area due to potential for ground scarring and wildfires.

1629 Park Road 59Glen Rose, Texas 76043(254) 897-4588FOR EMERGENCIES, PLEASE CALL 9-1-1.

TRAIL

PALUXY RIVER NATURE TRAIL

DISTANCE

.24 mi.

TIME

20 min.(One Way)

DIFFICULTY

Easy

DESCRIPTION

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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