# Dinosaur Valley State Park: Low-River Sauropod Track Hikes in Glen Rose > Place to go for families in the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington area (TX). Times are Central Time. - When: Daily 6:00 AM–10:00 PM (Park headquarters open 8:30 AM–4:30 PM; advance day-use pass… - Dates: Sun, Nov 1 – Sun, Feb 28 - Where: Dinosaur Valley State Park, 1629 Park Rd 59, Glen Rose, TX 76043 - Ages: All ages; stroller-friendly interpretive displays at visitor center; trails range from easy riverbed walks to rugged ridge scrambles; kids 12 & under free - Price: Day-use admission $8 for adults (ages 13+); Children ages 12 & under Free; Free entry with Texas State Parks Annual Pass - Schedule: Daily 6:00 AM–10:00 PM (Park headquarters open 8:30 AM–4:30 PM; advance day-use pass reservations recommended online via Texas State Parks) - Organizer: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) - Official page: https://texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/dallas-fort-worth/activities/dinosaur-valley-state-park-low-river-sauropod-track-hikes-in-glen-rose--listing-c0b3357830a04a00c7977cc2 ## About Located just an hour southwest of Fort Worth in Glen Rose, Dinosaur Valley State Park is globally renowned for its real, preserved dinosaur footprints embedded in the limestone bed of the Paluxy River. Winter is widely considered the absolute best season of the year to visit: the cooler, dry North Texas winter weather brings river levels to their lowest and clearest points, revealing remarkable 113-million-year-old tracks that are frequently submerged during spring and summer rains. Kids will marvel at the immense, three-toed footprints left by the fierce carnivore Acrocanthosaurus and the giant, elephant-like depressions left by the 70-foot-long sauropod Sauroposeidon. Beyond the riverbed track sites, the park boasts 20 miles of scenic hiking trails that wind through rugged limestone ridges, juniper-forested canyons, and panoramic valley overlooks. Be sure to pack waterproof boots or a spare pair of shoes for stepping into the shallow riverbed. ## Similar picks in Dallas–Fort Worth - [Family Camping Weekend at Ray Roberts Lake State Park — Dallas Outdoor Adventures](https://grassyknees.com/dallas-fort-worth/activities/family-camping-weekend-at-ray-roberts-lake-state-park-dallas-outdoor-a--listing-72fc3dfde86482ff7f022267) — Nov 13 – Nov 15 · 3:00 PM – 12:00 PM · Ray Roberts Lake State Park — Johnson Branch Unit, Valley View · From $150 · checked Oct 24. 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