Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 5 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Big Bend National Park
Routes leading to this Highlight may be highly dangerous
Routes comprise technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.
Emory Peak is the highest point in Big Bend National Park at 7,796 feet. The summit provides panoramic views of the rocky peaks in Chisos Basin. The last quarter mile of the climb to this mountain top is steep and rocky. The last 25 feet to the summit requires scrambling along a rock face. There is very little shade along most of this trail and Texas's summer temps can be brutal. Make sure to pack appropriately.
August 26, 2023
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