ntdxc1878
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StP, this place is incredible. I had a chance to make it out there a couple weeks ago. It is absolutely beautiful.
The coolest thing about Big Bend is that it is basically a giant mountain range that sprung up in the middle of the desert, with forests and rivers all around. It is an incredible place to go. If your into hiking, Emory Peak, the South Rim, and Lost Mine Trail are really great options. There are also really short canyon hikes that are beautiful and the water of the Rio Grande feels great. Check out Boquillas Canyon and Santa Elena canyon. In truth, you really can't go wrong either way, I love this place!
It's right near the border of Mexico, about a 7 hour drive from Dallas, so if you don't have wheels it may be tough to make it there because not a lot of people are going to be picking up hitchhikers.
The sunset route actually runs pretty close to the park. I saw an IM going through the Marathon, the closest town to the park. Pretty sure it doesn't stop, but I could be wrong there.
Anyway, thought I'd attach some pictures I took:
The coolest thing about Big Bend is that it is basically a giant mountain range that sprung up in the middle of the desert, with forests and rivers all around. It is an incredible place to go. If your into hiking, Emory Peak, the South Rim, and Lost Mine Trail are really great options. There are also really short canyon hikes that are beautiful and the water of the Rio Grande feels great. Check out Boquillas Canyon and Santa Elena canyon. In truth, you really can't go wrong either way, I love this place!
It's right near the border of Mexico, about a 7 hour drive from Dallas, so if you don't have wheels it may be tough to make it there because not a lot of people are going to be picking up hitchhikers.
The sunset route actually runs pretty close to the park. I saw an IM going through the Marathon, the closest town to the park. Pretty sure it doesn't stop, but I could be wrong there.
Anyway, thought I'd attach some pictures I took:
