Big Bend National Park

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Travel | Big Bend National Park

Big Bend National Park on a moody, storm filled day, is quite the experience. Fog and low clouds drifted across the mountains. Rain poured down from the sky and a few roads near the Mexico border were covered by debris and water.

Favorite Hikes + Places to Explore

  • Chimneys Trail - a moderate 4.8 mile hike to volcanic formations.

  • Chisos Basin Loop - a moderate 1.8 mile hike through dense vegetation. An attractive area for mountain lions and bears.

  • Dager Flat Auto Trail - a dirt road filled with desert views. Check on road conditions before heading out.

  • Grapevine Hills Trail - a 2.2 mile trail to balanced rocks.

  • Hot Springs Canyon Trail - a moderate 6 mile trail taking you close to the river and Hot Springs Canyon.

  • Mule Ears Spring Trail - a park favorite at 3.8 miles, through the foothills of the Chisos Mountains.

  • Rio Grande Village - an easy .75 mile trail with spectacular views of the Rio Grande River.

  • Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive - a 30 mile paved road with stunning overlooks and access to numerous hikes.

  • Sam Nail Ranch - an easy .5 mile loop to the old ranch homestead.

  • Santa Elena Canyon - a moderate 1.7 mile hike to Santa Elena Canyon, taking you to the water's edge.

  • Window Trail - a moderate 5.6 mile hike through Oak Creek Canyon.

  • Window View Trail - an easy .3 mile hike perfect for catching sunset in the park.

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