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Mule Ear Spring is a small spring that is heavily covered in cattails, shrubs, and ferns. The area around the spring has vast views of the desert, Trap Mountain, and Mule Ears in the distance. There is an old rock corral near the spring. Visitors are not allowed to swim in backcountry springs.

Mule Ears is one of the most recognizable rock formations of Big Bend National Park. From looking at it, it's pretty obvious how it got its name. A full view of Mule Ears is available immediately upon entering the trail and from the parking lot off of Mule Ears Overlook Drive. More distant views of Mule Ears are available from Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive.

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The roundabout at the top of McKellingon Canyon Road is located at McKellingon Canyon City Park Area. There is a lot of parking, bathrooms, trail access, a large pavilion with other smaller picnic areas, and even an amphitheater. A lot of people decide to drive to the top of the road so there are often more crowds on the upper trails and in the picnic areas than there are on the roads during the run up.

McKelligon Canyon Road is a completely paved road that is open to foot traffic, bikes, and motor vehicles. There is a wide bike lane the entirety of the road for pedestrians to use. You can even park right at the base of the canyon climb, or you can add this onto your run from town.

At the base of McKelligon Canyon is the start for the route up Sugarloaf Mountain. The trail uses rock cairns and red trail markers to help users stay on the right path, but this trail can be easy to lose and requires a small scramble at the top. The mountain tops out at 5,226 feet and has an old hut with great views of the foothills marking the top.

McKelligon Canyon Road is a completely paved road that is open to foot traffic, bikes, and motor vehicles. There is a wide bike lane the entirety of the road for pedestrians to use. This is a really popular area for walking and running, and you can even park right at the base of the canyon climb.

The roundabout at the top of McKellingon Canyon Road is located at McKellingon Canyon City Park Area. There is a lot of parking, bathrooms, trail access, a large pavilion with other smaller picnic areas, and even an amphitheater. A lot of people decide to drive to the top of the road so there are often more crowds on the upper trails and in the picnic areas than there are on the roads during the hike up.