Finally got to Big Bend Backcountry
Mar 17-17, 20265 people1 min read
R
Rafferty Sloane
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
3
Debrief: Big Bend Backcountry variables and outcomes.
Timeline:
- 6:50 AM: Started moving
- +1h: Found our pace
- +3h: Turnaround/destination
- Conditions: Dry air and steady sun meant layers changed fast after sunrise tread was dry and clear with a few loose rock corners.
Ratings: 5 overall, 3 difficulty, 4 scenery.
Already planning the next one.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Mar 2026Weather
Dry air and steady sun meant layers changed fast after sunrise.
Trail
Tread was dry and clear with a few loose rock corners.
Water
Water planning mattered most since natural sources were limited.
Crowds
Moderate
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Poles help more than you think.
- •Slow down on muddy sections.
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