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Balanced Rock is an interesting geological formation created by millions of years of erosion, which gradually exposed rocks that appear to be balanced precariously on one another. These formations not only draw hikers but also provide insights for scientists studying earthquake activity. The final stretch of the trail leading to Balanced Rock involves navigating steep, rough bedrock and a landscape filled with boulders. Hikers should stay on the trail, follow directional arrows carefully, and exercise caution.

Pinnacles Trail is known as a steep, strenuous hike with great views of the Chisos Basin and the Chihuahuan Desert. Pinnacles is a shorter route to popular stops like South Rim or Emory Peak but hikers will often hike Pinnacles Trail and stop at Pinnacles Pass, due to the steepness of the trail and the views it offers.

Laguna Meadows Trail has a variety of vantage points of the surrounding peaks in Chisos Basin. This trail can stand alone as a wonderful way to view the mountains without spending an entire day in the Chisos Basin if you're planning to explore the other sections in a single day. This trail offers a more gradual climb to popular spots like South Rim Trail or an easy first leg to a loop of Emory Peak, as opposed to Pinnacles Trail. The trail levels off for a while in a grassy meadow before continuing the gains in elevation when heading south on the trail.

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.

This trail leads directly into the mouth of the canyon. It follows the Rio Grande along its banks with rock stairs and a dirt path, and then along the lower parts of the rocky canyon walls. When the dirt path ends, hikers will often wade into the usually knee-high water to experience more of the canyon.

The gem of this trail is a narrow overlook through two tall sandstone walls, known as The Window Pour-off, that is on the side of the mountain. The giant rock mountain is known as The Window because of the way it frames views of the desert from afar.

Lazy Cow Trail is one of the easiest trails in the park and can be a crowded trail in the busy season. It's a great trail for running because of how smooth and gradual it is. It wouldn't be a bad place to do some strides at the end of a run.

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.