From fort stockton, it is a drive of more than two hours and 125 miles via us385 south. Big bend national park is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Elevations range from 1,800 feet along the rio grande to 7,832 feet on emory peak in the chisos mountains. Big bend outer mountain loop with emory peak and west cache. This is a regional map of big bend, showing driving directions and routes to big bend from the north. Expertly researched and created in partnership with local land management agencies, national geographics trails illustrated map of big bend national park. Hiking big bend national park features fortyseven of the finest trails in texasfrom short day hikes to backcountry treks. Texas big bend ranch state park map the east entrance to big bend ranch state park at lajitas is 30 miles from nearby big bend national park, and 95 miles south of alpine via tx 118. Those looking for big bend national park lodges to the north can enjoy a western experience at the historic gage hotel in marathon, about 90 minutes north of big bend. For safe travel get detailed maps at visitor centers.
Explore big bend national park holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Click on each park name to download a printable map for that park. Searchable listings of big bend np rv parks and campgrounds. This post has everything you need to know if youre planning on visiting big bend national park. Click the image to view a full size jpg 100 kb or download the pdf 200 kb this is the previous big bend map from the official brochure, showing roads, trails, and campsites, and points of interest. It is a wildly beautiful natural region, with a complex and fascinating history. Big bend national park entrance station entrance station h i m n e y s o u t e r l m u n t a i n lo o p a d ds n s m o k y dorgan house c r e e k t r a i l boquillas del carmen tr ail l e p h o n e a c a n y o n canyon croton peak t a i l santa elena canyon trail boquillas canyon trail ore terminal trail lost mine tr ail j u n i p e r c n y o. Big bend national park texas 0 5 0 5 10 miles north 10 kilometers. Alltrails has 72 great hiking trails, running trails, views trails and more, with handcurated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed. Before visiting a park, please check the park website to determine its. Big bend s busy season is generally november through april, and the park is often full to capacity during thanksgiving week, christmas holiday season, and spring break midmarch. The trail is rated as difficult and is primarily used for hiking.
Entrance fee stations have variable hours and seasons. Big bend national park travel texas, usa lonely planet. The river rushes through a beautiful canyon, cascading. There are bear boxes about a half mile from the road before you get to the ranch if you are taking on the outer mountain loop and want to stash food and water. National wild and scenic rivers system map discover americas system of protected wild rivers. Big bend national park overview map 2017 version 2007 version this map is a copy of what is given at the park entrance for free. Big bend national park guadalupe mountains national park dalhart boys ranch vega muleshoe hereford dimmit tulia dumas. More than 150 miles of trails offer opportunities for day hikes or backpacking trips. Elevation changes produce an exception variety of plants. A true desert trail winding below the towering south rim. Big bend topo i have added some more data and digital elevation data dem to the map. Pdf files and external links will open in a new window. Visiting big bend national park is now one of my favorite things to do in west texas.
The west entrance, 40 away along fm 170, is 5 miles from presidio and 42 miles from marfa via us 67. Sep 26, 2016 pdf format maps of big bend national park from the national park service. Trail unpaved road please observe land owners rights. This trail guide describes five nature trails and approximately 12miles of hiking trails that are located in that portion of the park that is below broken bow spillway. Featuring updated and easytoread trail networks, important points of interest, and the key. When youre traversing big bends 1252 sq miles, you come to appreciate what big really means. Big bend national park map big bend national park tx mappery. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and backpacking and is accessible yearround.
Trails are identified by a number, corresponding to the description on the trail listings page. Getting to big bend national park driving to big bend. But you cant really appreciate just how big it is until you visit this national park, which is almost the same size as rhode island. May 07, 2004 official nps map of big bend national park, texas. Membership dvdsvideoscds posters maps photographyart activities in big bend n. Big bends busy season is generally november through april, and the park is often full to capacity during thanksgiving week, christmas holiday season, and spring break midmarch. A complete guide to visiting big bend national park sol. This challenging trail is well worth the 2,000 foot gain, as midway are the stunning vistas from the south rim. The park covers over 801,000 acres of west texas in the place where the rio grande makes a sharp turn the big bend. The trailhead is on ross maxwell scenic drive, right next to homer wilson ranch. Texas heritage brazos lakes plains forts hill country independence mountain pecos forest tropical texas heritage trail regions mi km 0 40 80 0 40 80 brazos pecos tropical state historic sites 1 acton state historic site. A visit to big bend national park is best done with some planning, rather than as a lastminute day trip.
Explore the best hike in big bend national park on our trail map, from the editors of national geographic. Chisos basin and rio grande village developed area map. Big bend resort and adventures offers two motelstyle accommodations and ample opportunities for park adventures on the western side of big bend. Big bend national park national geographic trails illustrated map 225. Check out our interactive map featuring lodging, activities and points of interest in and around the park. Map of the chisos mountains trail system with campsites and trail mileages. Trail printable maps bend park and recreation district. Click the image to view a full size jpg 10 mb or download the pdf 70 mb.
But first, lets talk about respect for the park and surrounding communities. Dodson trail hiking trail, big bend national park, texas. Take highway 385 south to marathon, texas and then south to. Big bend natural history association big bend national park. Private land within park boundary rapids ruins picnic area gas station campground primitive campsite lodging and food restaurant store selfguiding trail ranger station 18mi 29km 23mi 37km 1. Map of big bend national park, texas the american southwest. Detail maps of the chisos basin and rio grande village developed areas, showing the location of. Map of big bend ranch state park national parks and.
The largest protected area of the chihuahuan desert, big bend national park is a remote land of surprising beauty and remarkable biodiversity. Here is the new, revised official big bend national park map from the 2015 national park brochure. I have completely fallen in love with this underappreciated tiny park in the desert. Big bend national park map national geographic maps. Map of big bend national park hotels and attractions on. Download lowres hiking map regular pdf download lowres hiking map large jpg download lowres hiking map. Big bend topo a detailed 24k topographic map for garmin gps. Depicts primary highways near big bend 200 kb jpeg chisos basin and rio grande village developed area map. Black gap wildlife management area national park maps. Map of big bend national park hotels and attractions on a. Trails illustrated big bend national park trail map rei. Pdf format maps of big bend national park from the national park service. Browse the selection of maps offered by the big bend natural history. Designated a united states biosphere reserve, 1976.
Over one million acres of public land including big bend national park and big bend ranch state park offer hiking, camping, river running, horse riding, mountain bicycling, birding, jeep touring, and abundant sightseeing opportunities on paved and improved roads. The east entrance to big bend ranch state park at lajitas is 30 miles from nearby big bend national park, and 95 miles south of alpine via tx 118. British columbia a great parks north washington parks 867 mi. Those looking for big bend national park lodges to the north can enjoy a western experience at the historic gage hotel in. Ascend either the steeper pinnacles or more gradual laguna meadows trail. Big bend national park topographic map and nearby trails. This trails illustrated folded map offers comprehensive coverage of big bend national park in texas. Map legend welcome to the bend urban trails system. Located from farewell bend park south to river rim park, this reach features trail sections on both sides of the river connected by a footbridge approximately 1. The maps on this page include campgrounds, trails, vegetation, fire history, full park, and detail maps. Big bend national park university of texas at austin.
Official park map from the brochure 700 kb jpeg big bend area map depicts primary highways near big bend 200 kb jpeg chisos basin and rio grande village developed area map. Official park map from the brochure 700 kb jpeg big bend area map. In 1994, the national park service listed the blue bend recreation area on the national register of historic places as an outstanding regional example of the work. Usgs topo maps if you plan on leaving the trail, you should carry 7. Big bend national park map big bend national park tx. A complete guide to visiting big bend national park sol salute. The 10 best big bend national park hiking trails with photos. Best big bend national park hike, trail map national. Map of big bend national park, texas, showing all trails and access roads.
Once at the park, revel in the fact that you can take in the best of river, desert and mountain landscapes all in one trip. Features lists wilderness tips and leave no trace guidelines, along with trails, trailheads, points of interest, campgrounds, geologic history and much more. The chisos basin visitor center is a great resource for park information or a big bend national park map. Beavers bend trail guide courtesy of beavers bend lodging welcome to beavers bend trails. Do not use this map for backcountry hiking or trip planning. The phantom bull now roams big bend as a harbinger of death and murders to come. Fullcolor, shaded relief park map showing all campgrounds, backcountry road sites, trails, and facilities. Trail c r e e k a r i o e t l s g r a n d e r i o g r a n d e tight squeeze rapids rock slide rapids 23mi 37km 5mi 3mi 8km 5km. Download the adventure planner for a map and full list of all parks and trails. The dodson starts out very flat, following a river bed. Jun 03, 2011 explore the best hike in big bend national park on our trail map, from the editors of national geographic.
Big bend national park maps the complete list trek southwest. Use our easy lodging search to find exactly the type of accommodation you are looking for at the right price. Big bend national park national geographic trails illustrated map 225 national geographic maps trails illustrated on. Big bend outer mountain loop with emory peak and west cache is a 35. Terlingua ranch daniels ranch chisos basin chisos mountains lodge 3750ft 1143m 2848ft. Take highway 385 south to marathon, texas and then south to the north entrance of big bend national park. Check out our interactive map featuring lodging activities and points of interest in and around the park. Big bend outer mountain loop with emory peak and west. Big bend np guadalupe mountains np mesa verde np canyonlands np capitol reef np bryce canyon np black canyon np. Big bend is a world wonder that everyone should witness, but we have to be respectful. Discover amazing hikes and things to do in the big bend area. B i g b e n d n a t i o n a l p a r k national park maps.
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