🥾 ActiveWeekend · from Dallas, TX
Dinosaur Trails & Mineral Springs
Explore ancient dinosaur footprints and soak in rejuvenating mineral springs on this unforgettable Texas escape.
Day 1 — Dinosaur Valley State ParkDay 2 — Lake Mineral Wells State Park
Day 1 — Dinosaur Valley State Park
Day 1 — Dinosaur Valley State Park
🚗 1 hr 53 min driving📍 5 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Dallas, TX → Dinosaur Valley State Park
1 hr 33 min8:00 AM → 9:33 AM
Dinosaur Valley State Park
★ 4.7Fossilized footprints along a river, plus 2 life-sized dinosaur models on 1,587 scenic acres.
9:33 AM📍 See location
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Lunch
Sexton Mill
★ 4.110:33 AM📍 See location
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Afternoon
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Drive
Dinosaur Valley State Park → Dinosaur Black-Capped Vireo Limestone Ledge Trailhead
5 min12:00 PM → 12:05 PM
Dinosaur Black-Capped Vireo Limestone Ledge Trailhead
★ 4.112:05 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Drive
Dinosaur Black-Capped Vireo Limestone Ledge Trailhead → Grumps Burgers Glen Rose
15 min5:00 PM → 5:15 PM
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Find lodging near Dinosaur Valley State Park
Book somewhere to sleep before Day 2 — search hotels or Airbnb in the Dinosaur Valley State Park area.
🔍 Search hotels near Dinosaur Valley State Park →Day 2 — Lake Mineral Wells State Park
Day 2 — Lake Mineral Wells State Park
🚗 3 hr 4 min driving📍 3 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Dinosaur Valley State Park → Lake Mineral Wells State Park
1 hr 26 min8:00 AM → 9:26 AM
Lake Mineral Wells State Park
★ 4.7Scenic area featuring trails to town, camping areas & mineral-rich waters for swimming.
9:26 AM📍 See location
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Afternoon
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Drive
Lake Mineral Wells State Park → Texas Parks and Wildlife
7 min12:00 PM → 12:07 PM
Texas Parks and Wildlife
★ 4.812:07 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Drive
Texas Parks and Wildlife → Woody's Bar & Grill
9 min5:00 PM → 5:09 PM
Woody's Bar & Grill
★ 4.65:09 PM📍 See location
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Drive
Woody's Bar & Grill → Dallas, TX
1 hr 22 min6:09 PM → 7:31 PM
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