Lost Mine Trail

Liz Claflin

Scout

Lost Mine Trail

12/13/25

One of my favorite day hikes in the entire country! This is the only truly crowded place in all of Big Bend, especially on weekends or holidays. The hike itself wont feel crowded, it’s hust that the parking lot is very small. Many people fo for sunrise, so one trick is to show up about 1.5 hours after sunrise to snag a spot from a leaving hiker. You can also park in Chisos Basin and walk up, which adds maybe 1/2 - 1 mile. Do not park alongside the road anywhere - they absolutely ticket. The hike is moderately steep the entire way up. Not overly challening but can be very hot. The views begin aboit .75 miles in and just get better and better. The views at top with blow your mind! I travel the country in my RV and hike everywhre we go. This is a doozy and a favorite.

5.0

Zach L

Explorer

Lost Mine Trail

02/06/24

Hiked 1/16 on a chilly morning but the sun and steady uphill warmed us up pretty quick. The views begin when you reach the initial saddle (under a mile in) and are pretty consistent throughout the hike. The hike offers some nice vantage points in multiple directions, basically improving on all the views you first experience driving into Chisos Basin.

5.0

Melissa Marsted

Wayfinder

Lost Mine Trail

09/10/20

As a children's book author of national parks, I cover the only two national parks in Texas in the third book in the series and I always visit the parks before I write about them. Well, of course! I organized an almost ideal trip for my younger son and me to fly into El Paso and have six days to explore Big Bend, Guadalupe Mountains and Carlsbad Caverns. This is one of the hikes we chose to do in Big Bend and I would recommend this hike 100%. I only give it a four because I could have enjoyed the scenery all day! I highly, highly recommend Big Bend NP and this hike, too!

4.0

Greg Christensen

Seeker

Lost Mine Trail

03/17/18

I asked every ranger I met in the park what their favorite hike was. Thy all answered Lost Mine. The parking lot fills quickly, but there is a shuttle that runs between the Amphitheater overflow parking and the trailhead. Shuttle schedule is posted across the street from the overflow lot. We did this hike with 7 kids, the youngest being 5, 7, and 8. Challenging, but do-able. And well-worth the views!

4.0

Colby Hazard

Scout

Lost Mine Trail

10/27/17

Nice hike with great views from the top. Saw a rattlesnake on the trail, so be careful!

4.0

Adam Hite

Wayfinder

Lost Mine Trail

07/26/17

This day hike is amazing. It's a tough one. You have quite a bit of climbing to do, but the trails are pretty easy. You don't have to climb over boulders or anything. The views are breathtaking.

5.0