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Denio Trail

Intermediate
 4.0 (5)

This nice trail follows Denio Creek and provides you with more options to customize your hike in Dinosaur Valley.


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Map Key

1.4

Miles

2.2

KM

Point to Point

828' 252 m

High

679' 207 m

Low

151' 46 m

Up

69' 21 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

9%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · River/Creek · Wildlife

For trail conditions, closures, and restrictions, check the park website. As most trails either follow the river or require you to cross it, it is wise to check for closures prior to visiting.

Description

This trail begins shortly after you cross the Paluxy River on the Cedar Brake Outer Loop. Once you cross the river, you'll stay left when the trail cuts back to the right. This trail follows Denio Creek, which has varying amounts of water in it depending on the time of year. Like the rest of the trails in this area, the trail meanders through cedar groves and thickets with plenty of sunshine, so bring your sunscreen. This trail goes around the ridge and has a fairly flat elevation profile, making it accessible to most. Eventually, the trail leaves Denio Creek and heads back toward the southeast where you continue your tramp through the cedar forest. A short distance after crossing the Cedar Ridge Trail, you'll come to the terminus of this trail at the Buckeye Trail.

Contacts

Shared By:

John Shuttlesworth with improvements by Alene Passerine

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  4.0 from 5 votes

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#224

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Crossing Denio Creek before getting back to the Paluxy bank
Oct 6, 2018 near Glen Rose, TX

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Aug 11, 2018
Amanda Williams
5mi — 2h 00m
May 27, 2018
Claire Siconolfi
Nice uphill trail mostly along the side of the creek. Trail is well maintained and clearly defined. There are water crossings.
May 5, 2018
Caitlin McCreery
Awesome trail along the creek, crosses water multiple times. Very pleasant hike! 1.4mi