Big Bend National Park, Texas
Looking for the best hiking in Big Bend National Park? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Big Bend National Park. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Hiking Spots in and near Big Bend National Park
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Alpine, Texas
Hike Boquillas Canyon in Big Bend
3.51.2 mi / 229 ft gainBoquillas 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 y...Read more -
Terlingua, Texas
Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend
4.51.66 mi / 610 ft gainSanta Elena Canyon is one of the crown jewels of Big Bend National Park, and something you surely don't want to miss if you pay the park a visit. To get here you will take the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive from Panther Junction, the park's headquarters. This drive has many pull-offs to take advantage...Read more -
Terlingua, Texas
Raft through Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend
21 miFive days prior to Labor Day weekend of 2017 we were the crazy ones who decided to raft on the Rio Grande when we heard it jumped up to a flow of 10,000 cubic feet per second. This was one of the first times in 10 years that the water had ever been this high. The 3 of us had canoed this stretch ...Read more -
Redford, Texas
Closed Canyon Trail in Big Bend Ranch SP
5.01.36 miThere is plenty of parking at the trailhead and a covered picnic table. The hike is mostly flat, but some big rock negotiation is necessary. If there has been rain, you may need to negotiate some standing water. We were lucky to have dry conditions and did not need to maneuver around any water. D...Read more