Finally got to Big Bend Backcountry
Mar 19-21, 20265 people1 min read
S
Scott Lewis
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
4
Straight talk about Big Bend Backcountry.
We went Chisos Basin entry with East Rim side mileage starting at 6:00 AM. Dry air and steady sun meant layers changed fast after sunrise. No major blowdown, just loose gravel in steep sections.
Some trips stay with you.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Mar 2026Weather
Dry air and steady sun meant layers changed fast after sunrise.
Trail
No major blowdown, just loose gravel in steep sections.
Water
Water planning mattered most since natural sources were limited.
Crowds
Moderate
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Test new gear before the trip.
- •Turnaround time is not negotiable.
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