Hike Rio Grande Village Nature Trail

Before I describe this trail, what season are you hiking? If summer, stop reading now and find another hike. Not summer? Okay, great, let's get started. Do not take inexperienced hikers on this trail, particularly in hotter weather. While it's only 8 miles total (4 out, 4 back), it's constantly gaining and losing elevation, making for a pretty strenuous hike. There is also pretty much no shade...

Boquillas Canyon is one of the longest and most beautiful canyons Big Bend has to offer. To get here you will head towards Rio Grande Village from the park's headquarters at Panther Junction. If desired, you can stop at the store in Rio Grande Village to pick up some snacks and beverages before you head out on this scenic hike. Boquillas Canyon Road will take you straight into a parking lot whe...

The Boquillas Hot Springs are the most famous of geothermal hot springs along the big bend of the Rio Grande River. The springs were originally built into a bathhouse by J.O. Langford in the 1900s and while only remnants of the building remain it's still a perfect place to soak after a day of hiking in Big Bend National Park. The springs are located where the Tornillo creek enters the Rio Gran...

The Ernst Tinaja Trail, located within Big Bend National Park near Alpine, Texas, offers hikers a unique glimpse into the region’s geological wonders. Trail Overview This out-and-back trail spans approximately 1 mile round trip, leading visitors through a limestone canyon adorned with vibrant orange striations and fossils of giant oysters. The highlight is the Ernst Tinaja—a 13-foot deep ...

Nugent Mountain is a very handsome butte and Big Bend is a great place to go get some splendid desert solitude and recharge your good vibes. This campsite, NM1, is the perfect spot to relax and get a great practice in.NM1 is one of the park's many backcountry, car camp sites. You will need to get a permit at Panther Junction, and it will cost $12, along with your park entrance fee.Once permit i...

The Pine Canyon Trail, nestled within Big Bend National Park, offers hikers a moderately challenging 4-mile round-trip journey through diverse terrains, culminating at the base of a stunning 100-foot cliff. Hours of Operation: • Big Bend National Park is open 24 hours a day, year-round. Fees and Permits: • Entrance Fee: A park entrance fee is required. For current rates, please visi...