Big Bend Backcountry (day): not what we expected
Mar 14-14, 20265 people1 min read
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Victoria Jenkins
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
5
Big Bend Backcountry done.
Route: Outer Mountain Loop sections from the Chisos side. Weather: Wind on ridges was steady but never pushed us off pace.. Trail: Tread was dry and clear with a few loose rock corners.. Water: Water planning mattered most since natural sources were limited.. Crowds: packed.
Ratings: 4 overall, 5 difficulty, 4 scenery.
Questions welcome.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Mar 2026Weather
Wind on ridges was steady but never pushed us off pace.
Trail
Tread was dry and clear with a few loose rock corners.
Water
Water planning mattered most since natural sources were limited.
Crowds
Packed
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Count your miles.
- •Phone battery backup.
- •Keep music in your ears only.
- •Physical map as backup.
- •Study the route at home.
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