Big Bend Ranch State Park, TX: Closed Canyon
Descend into Closed Canyon's slot for a 1.4-mile round-trip trek from Big Bend's scenic River Road toward the Mexican border and the raging Rio Grande.
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Big Bend National Park: Mesa de AnguilaA 24-miler in the the Big Bend's remote west corner. Big Bend National Park: Ernst TinajaExplore Big Bend backcountry on this easy 1.2-mile round-trip through a water-worn canyon to a desert watering hole surrounded by towering layers of rock. Big Bend National Park: Mesa de AnguilaCheck out geologic sculptures and Rio Grande views in a secluded corner of Big Bend National Park.
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Quick Fix: Big Bend National ParkScout for gold–and desert views–amid this Texas park's spray of late-fall foliage. May Close-to-Home HikesOur map team has been hard at work plotting the coolest hikes. Check out May's selections here. Adventure Guide: Big Bend National ParkTexas-sized solitude is practically guaranteed when you explore the high peaks and striking river canyons of this lightly visited wilderness. |
Best Backpacking In TexasOur comprehensive guide to the best backpacking you can find in Texas. Big Bend Birding In TexasThe best bird window coincides with the best hiking season in the Chihuahuan Desert. |
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