First Day Hike -- Trek to the Tracks, 1 January | Event in Helotes | AllEvents

First Day Hike -- Trek to the Tracks

Friends of Government Canyon

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Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm

3.5 hours

Government Canyon State Natural Area - Texas Parks and Wildlife

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Date & Location

Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm to 04:30 pm (CST)

Government Canyon State Natural Area - Texas Parks and Wildlife

12861 Galm Rd, Helotes, Texas, United States

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First Day Hike -- Trek to the Tracks
It's hard to imagine, but our location was ocean-side property 100 million years ago. How do we know? Government Canyon is home to fossil tracks from two different dinosaurs, a sauropod and a theropod who left tracks along a muddy beach which is now preserved as rock. Take a hike to see the tracks and learn what we know about them so far.

Open to ages 8 years and up; minors must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. No pets please.

Be aware that this hike includes some elevation gain and loss over rough, rocky topography. The hike to the tracks is 2.5 miles one-way, making a 5-mile round trip. The hike is limited to the first 15 participants to check-in with the hike leader.

Though the activity is free, entrance fees to the Natural Area apply. To save time at the Fee Booth and ensure entrance on crowded days, please pre-purchase and PRINT OUT a Day Pass.

For details and more information, please visit: https://friendsofgovernmentcanyon.org/events/2023/1/1familystroll-k3rs3-t6xd8-afkcd-57pa8-te2mf

This program is weather-dependent and subject to cancellation. Check trail conditions by going to the GCSNA twitter feed or the Government Canyon State Natural Area Facebook page.


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First Day Hike -- Trek to the Tracks, 1 January | Event in Helotes | AllEvents
First Day Hike -- Trek to the Tracks
Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm