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Government Canyon State Natural Area

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gem Favorite A three-toed (arrows) theropod footprint in the limestone along Government Canyon Creek.

Dinosaur Tracks and Hill Country Overlook

(4) Helotes, TX

Government Canyon State Natural Area Running

  • 35 Miles 56 Kilometers of Trail
  • 0 Recommended Routes
  • 1 Gem Gems
  • 4 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 11 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 2 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Government Canyon State Natural Area - 17

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4.1 mi 6.6 km #1Joe Johnston Route
Intermediate Intermediate
Helotes, TX
Intermediate Intermediate
Helotes, TX 10 
5.0 mi 8.0 km #2Black Hill Loop
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Helotes, TX
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Helotes, TX
1.6 mi 2.6 km #3Wildcat Canyon Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Helotes, TX
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Helotes, TX
1.0 mi 1.7 km #4Overlook Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Helotes, TX
Intermediate Intermediate
Helotes, TX
0.6 mi 0.9 km #5Little Windmill Trail
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Helotes, TX
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Helotes, TX
2.0 mi 3.2 km #6Savannah Loop
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Helotes, TX
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Helotes, TX
4.5 mi 7.3 km #7Sendero Balcones
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Helotes, TX
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Helotes, TX
2.9 mi 4.7 km #8Far Reaches Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Helotes, TX
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Helotes, TX
4.7 mi 7.5 km #9Lytle's Loop
Intermediate Intermediate
Helotes, TX
Intermediate Intermediate
Helotes, TX
2.7 mi 4.3 km #10Twin Oaks Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Helotes, TX
Intermediate Intermediate
Helotes, TX

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Jim Johnston Trail
Mar 29, 2019 near Helotes, TX
The Crossroads
Mar 29, 2019 near Helotes, TX
Wildcat Canyon Trail
Mar 29, 2019 near Helotes, TX
Beginning of Joe Johnston Trail
Oct 13, 2019 near Helotes, TX
Zizelmann House along the Joe Johnston Trail
Oct 13, 2019 near Helotes, TX
There are dino markers every .25 miles to remind you of how far your children still have to travel. :-)
Oct 13, 2019 near Helotes, TX
A line of sauropod footprints in the limestone along Government Canyon Creek.
Mar 8, 2023 near Helotes, TX
A three-toed (arrows) theropod footprint in the limestone along Government Canyon Creek.
Mar 8, 2023 near Helotes, TX
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