New Interpretive Trail closed
All About Hiking at Waco Mammoth National Monument the Park Service's write-up
dogs allowed
Most visitors come to Waco Mammoth National Monument to see the ice age fossils in the Dig Shelter. However, the monument is also a great place to enjoy 21st century plants and animals. There are several trails of varying lengths. Walk one of the shorter loop trails or link two or more trails together for a longer hike.
Trail Safety
Stay on marked trails. Be aware of your surroundings.
Keep pets on a leash. Stay a safe distance from wildlife.
Use insect repellent, concentrating the spray on socks, shoes, and pants.
Summer temperatures can rise above 100° F (37° C). Bring water, and consider wearing sunscreen and a hat.
Accessibility Mammoth Trail from the Wecome Center to the Dig Shelter is a wide, level, paved trail. The remaining trails are narrow, dirt hiking trails. They may have wet, rough, or uneven surfaces.
Camel Trail the Park Service's write-up
dogs allowed
This 200 yard trail branches off the Deer Loop Trail. Start at the Trail Head near the amphitheater. Take the first right onto Deer Loop Trail and reach the Camel Trail in a few yards.
Accessibility This trail is a narrow, dirt and gravel hiking trail. It may have wet, rough, or uneven surfaces. It is not wheelchair accessible.
Honey Locust Trail the Park Service's write-up
dogs allowed
This 1/4 mile trail branches off the Eagle Trail. Start at the Trail Head near the amphitheater and follow Eagle Trail approximately 1/4 mile to reach the Honey Locust Trail.
Accessibility This trail is a narrow, dirt and gravel hiking trail. It may have wet, rough, or uneven surfaces. It is not wheelchair accessible.
Mammoth Trail the Park Service's write-up
dogs allowed
A 300 yard paved walk from the Welcome Center to the Dig Shelter.
Accessibility This flat, paved trail is wheelchair accessible.