Good trails and good scenery

Paluxy River, east crossing
Stepping stones for crossing the Paluxy on the east side of the park.
User: kcameron - 3/29/2006

Location: Dinosaur Valley State Park

Rating: 4stars
Difficulty: 3stars  Solitude: 4stars
Miles Hiked: 6.00 Miles  Elapsed Time: N/A

Comments: We combined the White, Orange, and Green trails for an enjoyable hike. Crossing the river on the east side of the park was a bit troublesome. It probably would have been better to simply wade than use the slippery stepping stones, many of which were submerged. The trails don't always match the official park map, but that posed no problem. At major trail junctions, there are "You are here" maps that clearly indicate current location. Although we did not encounter another sole on our hike until we emerged at the tracks on the west side of the park, we could hear cars throughout much of the hike. This is definitely a park we will return to, though.

Log Photos
Paluxy River, east crossing
East Paluxy River from bluff
Buckeye Creek crossing
Grotto at Buckeye Creek headwaters
Orange Trail views
Paluxy River, west crossing
Area around Dinosaur Valley State Park
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