Fee applies
Mammoth Trail
Waco Mammoth National Monument
A short, paved trail takes you from the Welcome Center to the Dig Shelter where you can see the fossilized remains of Ice Age animals.
A 300 yard paved walk from the Welcome Center to the Dig Shelter.
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HikingForests and WoodlandsWaco Mammoth National Monumenthikingwalkingtrailsnature
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Fees
There are no fees to walk the trails. However, to enter the Dig Shelter you must be accompanied by a guide, and a fee applies. To visit the Dig Shelter, please start first at the Welcome Center.
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
This flat, paved trail is wheelchair accessible.
Pets
Yes — Pets are welcome in all outdoor areas at Waco Mammoth National Monument. Your pets are sure to enjoy our paved trail, picnic area, and grassy knolls near the parking lot. Please remember: Pets must be accompanied by their people at all times. They must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet at all times. Please clean up after your pets. Pets are NOT allowed in the dig shelter or inside buildings. Because guided tours enter the dig shelter, pets are not allowed on tour. Only registered service animals are allowed inside buildings at Waco Mammoth National Monument. A word of caution: Do not leave pets unattended in vehicles. Interior temperatures of vehicles can soar above 120°F (49°C) in minutes. Pets can quickly overheat and die under these conditions, even with the windows cracked.
Reservations
No — No reservations are required to walk the trails. However, to enter the Dig Shelter you must be accompanied by a guide, and a fee applies. To visit the Dig Shelter, please start first at the Welcome Center.