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
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Big Bend National Park, Texas
Hike Elephant Tusk Trail
18.4 mi / 2 ft gainElephant Tusk Trail is a 18.4 mile out and back hike that takes you past scenic views located near Big Bend National Park, TX.Read more -
Big Bend National Park, Texas
Hike Black Gap Ohv Trail
16.83 mi / 935 ft gainBlack 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.Read more -
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Hike Juniper Canyon Trail
12.5 mi / 3 ft gainJuniper 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.Read more -
Big Bend National Park, Texas
Hike Pine Canyon Trail
4.3 mi / 1 ft gainPine 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.Read more -
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Hike Dodson Trail
11 mi / 1 ft gainDodson Trail is a 11 mile point-to-point hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Big Bend National Park, TX.Read more -
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Hike Blue Creek, Pinnacles, Juniper Canyon And Dodson Trail
31.6 mi / 6 ft gainBlue 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.Read more -
Big Bend National Park, Texas
Hike Blue Creek Trail
11 mi / 2 ft gainBlue Creek Trail is a 11 mile out and back hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Big Bend National Park, TX.Read more -
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Hike Mariscal Canyon Rim Trail
12 mi / 2 ft gainMariscal Canyon Rim Trail is a 12 mile out and back hike that takes you past scenic views located near Big Bend National Park, TX.Read more -
Big Bend National Park, Texas
Hike the Outer Mountain Loop
32 mi / 5000 ft gainThe 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 ...Read more -
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Hike South Rim Trail Boot Springs Trail
11 mi / 2 ft gainEmory 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.Read more -
Big Bend National Park, Texas
Hike Pinnacles Trail
8 mi / 1 ft gainPinnacles Trail is a 8 mile out and back hike that takes you past great forest setting located near Terlingua, TX.Read more -
Big Bend National Park, Texas
Backpack to the Southeast Rim of the Chisos
14 mi / 1600 ft gainThis 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...Read more -
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Emory Peak via Pinnacles Trail
4.89.44 mi / 2401 ft gainThe 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...Read more -
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...Read more -
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Hike Laguna Meadow Trail
7.8 mi / 1 ft gainLaguna Meadow Trail is a 7.8 mile out and back hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Terlingua, TX.Read more -
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Hike the Lost Mine Trail in Big Bend NP
4.34.5 mi / 1130 ft gainIf 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 ...Read more