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Bear Canyon Trail: Remote Adventure in the Guadalupe Mountains

Staring at a topographical map of Bear Canyon trail I daydreamed about what a scenic …

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Smith Spring Trail: A Hidden Gem in the Guadalupe Mountains

Smith Spring Trail is a 2.3 mile loop located near the Frijole Ranch History Museum.  …

A stunning view of The Window in the Chisos Mountains on a cloudy day.

The Window Trail: Iconic Adventure in Big Bend

Easily identified from a distance where two mountains slope together, creating a spectacular slot canyon, the Window trail is one of the most popular hikes in Big Bend National Park.

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Hiking The Rim: Epic Chisos Mountains Adventure

I’d heard legendary stories on the internet of just how great Big Bend National park’s …

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John Haynes Ridge: The Highest Point in Caprock Canyon

John Haynes Ridge is a good one in my book and it also happens to …

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Dog Canyon Trail: Peaceful Desert Hiking in Big Bend

This gentle 4-mile out-and-back journey immerses you in the stark beauty of the Chihuahuan Desert, …

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Givens, Spicer, & Lowry Trail: A Quiet, Easy Hike in Palo Duro

Givens, Spicer, & Lowry Trail is a fun, relatively easy meander through quintessential Palo Duro. …

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Rylanders Fortress Cliff Trail: Finding Solitude in Palo Duro

The trail’s description proudly proclaims that the only way to access the Rylanders Fortress Cliff …

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Paseo Del Rio Trail: Convenient and Easy

Paseo Del Rio Trail is good for a family with littles looking to take an …

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Lighthouse Trail: An Iconic Palo Duro Hike

I normally don’t head straight for the most popular trails in a park because they …

Palo Duro Canyon opens up from a vantage point along Lower Comanche Trail

Lower Comanche Trail: The Perfect Hike for Exploring Palo Duro

This trail, named from the Comanche Native Americans who, long ago, supplanted the Apache people …

Sweeping view of Palo Duro Canyon from the top of the Rock Garden Trail

Rock Garden Trail: Steep, but worth it

This trail’s claim to fucking fame is that it is the one and only trail …

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Sunflower Trail: A Fun, Family Friendly Hike in Palo Duro

This pleasant little nugget of a trail runs alongside Prairie Dog Fork of the Red …

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East Rim Trail: A Hidden Gem in Big Bend National park

The East Rim Trail gets less hype than its prissy South Rim sister but, in …

View toward Blue Canyon from Laguna Meadow Trail.

Laguna Meadow Trail: Access the Heart of the Chisos Mountains

There’s so much I wish I had known before hiking Laguna Meadow for the first …

A bright blue Mexican Jay perches on a log along Pinnacles Trail.

Pinnacles Trail: A Stunning Path into the Chisos Mountains

Pinnacles Trail is a challenging yet rewarding hike that leads into the heart of the …