Big Bend National Park Trail Map

Big bend is a hiker s paradise containing the largest expanse of roadless public lands in texas.

Big bend national park trail map.

Big bend refers to the great u turn the rio grande river makes in southwest texas. From the basin trailhead take the pinnacles trail for 3 5 miles. Cycling from may to september is more of a challenge due to high temperatures. At this point the one mile trail to the summit cuts off and heads upward.

The trail itself is broken into two parts the southwest rim 2 5 miles and the southeast rim 3 3 miles. Official park map from the brochure 700 kb jpeg big bend area map depicts primary highways near big bend 200 kb jpeg chisos basin and rio grande village developed area map. N o t m a i n t a i n e d e. Ascend either the steeper pinnacles or more gradual laguna meadows trail.

Distance 12 14 5 miles round trip begin at basin trailhead. This big bend region of jeep the usa includes all backcountry roads in big bend national park. Many of the rides in big bend national park are easier with a. Like much of big bend it will leave you asking this is texas the actual south rim trail isn t 11 15 miles round trip but you do have to take other trails to reach it.

This is a regional map of big bend showing driving directions and routes to big bend from the north click the image to view a full size jpg 100 kb or download the pdf 200 kb. The last 25 feet require a scramble up a sheer rock wall but your reward is the ultimate panoramic view. This is a roundtrip hike to the highest point in big bend national park 7 832. Big bend national park maps.

Get detailed maps at visitor centers. Big bend park brochure map this is it. There is an interactive map with all trails in the region on one map so you can put them in perspective. Maps and road guides are available at the big bend natural history association book store.

This challenging trail is well worth the 2 000 foot gain as midway are the stunning vistas from the south rim. Trail c r e e k a r i o e t l s g r a n d e r i o g r a n d e tight squeeze rapids rock slide rapids 23mi 37km 5mi 3mi 8km 5km 26mi 42km 3mi 5km 6mi. More than 150 miles of trails offer opportunities for day hikes or backpacking trips. Nps photo big bend national park.

Weather is often pleasant year round and rewarding trips are possible most days of the year. Click the image to view full size jpg 1 4 mb or download the pdf 7 6 mb.