A small path leads into the Santa Elena Canyon. You have to cross Terlingua Creek beforehand, which is not easy after heavy rainfall (but not a problem in midsummer). The …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Ward Spring Trail guides hikers through the foothills of the Chisos Mountains. The trail leads to a spring at the base of a volcanic dike. This spring used to be …
Castner Range National Monument spans 6,672 acres of rugged desert terrain on the eastern slopes of North Franklin Mountain. Once a military weapons testing site, it now preserves 41 archaeological …
Upper Burro Mesa Pour-off Trail starts off at a paved pull-out off of Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive. It then follows a dry wash to the top of the Burro Mesa …
At an elevation of 7,192 feet, North Franklin Mountain is the highest peak in the Franklin Mountains. Couple that statistic with the fact that the route to gain the peak …
Chimney Rocks Trail is known for its volcanic dike formations and its Native American rock art. The trail is easy to find and easy to follow. The Chimneys can be …