Near Blue Hole Trail
Welcome to the Limestone Ledge, hope you brought your climbing shoes!
Near Blue Hole Trail
Near the main track site
Near Blue Hole Trail
First part of Limestone Ledge from the main track area once you cross the river...hang on, it gets good!
Near Blue Hole Trail
Standing in dinosaur footprints at the "ballroom"!

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Blue Hole Trail

3.3 (3 Ratings)
A short trail down the Paluxy River where you can hunt for numerous dinosaur tracks or cool off at an old swim hole.
0.4
mi
Distance
52
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekSwimmingWildlife
Access Issues
For trail conditions, closures, and restrictions, check the park's website. As most trails either follow the river or require you to cross it, it is wise to check for closures prior to visiting.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.44mi
Distance
52ft
Elevation Gain
53ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
709ft
High Point
661ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail leaves the parking lot and immediately turns south to follow the path of the river. The trail rotates between double and singletrack, but navigation is easy on this well-maintained trail. You have plenty of options to step out into the river where you'll find a large track of dinosaur footprints from a time gone by. Reference the following website for more specific information on where to find these tracks and the history of this local treasure. The trail continues on past a deep hole in the river as it bends providing an excellent spot for a cooling dip on a hot day. It then continues on for a short distance before ending at the Horsehoe Equestrian Trail. All-in-all, this is a nice hike for the family to explore where you can see some local history and learn about dinosaurs!

Route Conditions

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Contributors
John Shuttlesworth