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The Best Hiking in Big Bend National Park

Looking for the best hiking in Big Bend National Park? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Big Bend National Park. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top hiking spots in and near Big Bend National Park

  • Big Bend National Park, Texas

    Hike Elephant Tusk Trail

    18.4 mi / 2 ft gain
    Elephant Tusk Trail is a 18.4 mile out and back hike that takes you past scenic views located near Big Bend National Park, TX.
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  • Big Bend National Park, Texas

    Hike Black Gap Ohv Trail

    16.83 mi / 935 ft gain
    Black Gap OHV Trail is a 16.3 mile out and back hike where you may see local wildlife located near Big Bend National Park, TX.
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  • Big Bend National Park, Texas

    Hike Juniper Canyon Trail

    12.5 mi / 3 ft gain
    Juniper Canyon Trail is a 12.5 mile out and back hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Big Bend National Park, TX.
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  • Big Bend National Park, Texas

    Hike Pine Canyon Trail

    4.3 mi / 1 ft gain
    Pine Canyon Trail is a 4.3 mile out and back hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Big Bend National Park, TX.
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  • Big Bend National Park, Texas

    Hike Dodson Trail

    11 mi / 1 ft gain
    Dodson Trail is a 11 mile point-to-point hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Big Bend National Park, TX.
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  • Big Bend National Park, Texas

    Hike Blue Creek, Pinnacles, Juniper Canyon And Dodson Trail

    31.6 mi / 6 ft gain
    Blue Creek, Pinnacles, Juniper Canyon and Dodson Trail is a 31.6 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Big Bend National Park, Texas.
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  • Big Bend National Park, Texas

    Hike Blue Creek Trail

    11 mi / 2 ft gain
    Blue Creek Trail is a 11 mile out and back hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Big Bend National Park, TX.
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  • Big Bend National Park, Texas

    Hike Mariscal Canyon Rim Trail

    12 mi / 2 ft gain
    Mariscal Canyon Rim Trail is a 12 mile out and back hike that takes you past scenic views located near Big Bend National Park, TX.
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  • Big Bend National Park, Texas

    Hike the Outer Mountain Loop

    32 mi / 5000 ft gain
    The Outer Mountain Loop is a 3-day hike in Big Bend National Park. It traditionally starts at the trailhead in the Chisos Basin, leaving the Lodge area by way of the Pinnacles Trail. You then follow the Boot Canyon Trail to the Juniper Canyon Trail, which leads out of the Chisos Mountains to the ...
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  • Big Bend National Park, Texas

    Hike South Rim Trail Boot Springs Trail

    11 mi / 2 ft gain
    Emory Peak via South Rim Trail and Boot Springs Trail is a 14.9 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Big Bend National Park, TX.
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  • Big Bend National Park, Texas

    Hike Pinnacles Trail

    8 mi / 1 ft gain
    Pinnacles Trail is a 8 mile out and back hike that takes you past great forest setting located near Terlingua, TX.
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  • Big Bend National Park, Texas

    Backpack to the Southeast Rim of the Chisos

    14 mi / 1600 ft gain
    This 14 mile loop provides incredible views of the Chisos mountains. This hike can be done in a day, but to really take in the scenery, stay overnight and experience the incredible cliffs overlooking Mexico. You can add on an extra 2 mile by doing the Emory Peak trail which gets you to the top o...
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  • Big Bend National Park, Texas

    Emory Peak via Pinnacles Trail

    4.8
    9.44 mi / 2401 ft gain
    The hike to Emory Peak zig-zags up the face of the mountain, and only when you reach the peak do you get the full, 360 view of Big Bend National Park. Trust me, it's gorgeous. You get some pretty amazing views before reaching the peak, too, but you are hiking on the inside of the “horseshoe” loo...
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  • Big Bend National Park, Texas

    Camp at Nugent Mountain

    Nugent Mountain is a very handsome butte and Big Bend is a great place to go get some splendid desert solitude and recharge your good vibes. This campsite, NM1, is the perfect spot to relax and get a great practice in.NM1 is one of the park's many backcountry, car camp sites. You will need to get...
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  • Big Bend National Park, Texas

    Hike Laguna Meadow Trail

    7.8 mi / 1 ft gain
    Laguna Meadow Trail is a 7.8 mile out and back hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Terlingua, TX.
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  • Big Bend National Park, Texas

    Hike the Lost Mine Trail in Big Bend NP

    4.3
    4.5 mi / 1130 ft gain
    If you are looking for expansive views of the Chisos Basin in Big Bend NP, the Lost Mine and South Rim Trails are MUST do's!  The South Rim Trail is a much longer 12+ mile hike (best views in park) which some will overnight or experience in a full day trek.  If you do not have time for the South ...
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