# First Day Hike: Trek to the Dinosaur Tracks at Government Canyon > Event for families in the San Antonio–New Braunfels area (TX). Times are Central Time. - When: Fri, Jan 1 · 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM - Where: Government Canyon State Natural Area, 12861 Galm Rd, San Antonio, TX 78254 - Ages: open to ages 8 and up - Price: Activity free; Natural Area entrance fees apply (Adult $6 daily; child 12 years and under free) - Organizer: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department – Government Canyon State Natural Area - Official page: https://texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/government-canyon-state-natural-area/r/facilityDetails.do?contractCode=TX&parkId=1200058 - Last checked: Sat, Oct 24 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 32 metro areas as of Oct 24, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-10-24), 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/san-antonio/activities/first-day-hike-trek-to-the-dinosaur-tracks-at-government-canyon--listing-750038036d5f927f1e5eb1d0 ## About A New Year's Day guided hike to the dinosaur tracks preserved in Government Canyon's creek bed. A hundred million years ago this corner of Bexar County sat on an ocean shoreline, and a sauropod and a theropod left footprints in the beach mud that are now rock. The guide leads a five-mile round trip (2.5 miles each way) over rough, rocky ground with some climbs and descents, and explains what scientists know about the animals at the tracksite. It is open to hikers aged 8 and up, with minors accompanied by a parent or guardian, and no pets. Meet at the Rainwater Tower outside the Visitor Center (closest parking in Lots A and B); the group leaves promptly at 1 p.m. and only the first 15 to check in can go. Bring at least two liters of water per person, a snack, layers and broken-in hiking shoes, and expect a line at the fee booth on First Day. ## Similar picks in San Antonio - [Christmas Campfire Story and S'mores at Government Canyon](https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/christmas-campfire-story-and-s-mores-at-government-canyon--listing-43dbadeb032f689e9a540b85) — Sat, Dec 19 · 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM · Government Canyon State Natural Area · All ages · With admission · checked Oct 14. 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