Big Bend Backcountry exceeded every expectation
Mar 9-11, 20264 people1 min read
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Adam Lopez
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
3
Just got back from Big Bend Backcountry and had to write this down.
We went Chisos Basin entry with East Rim side mileage starting at 6:50 AM. Dry air and steady sun meant layers changed fast after sunrise. Route stayed obvious, with minor wash marks in low spots.
Overall 5/5. Difficulty 5/5. Scenery 4/5.
Trust your prep.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Mar 2026Weather
Dry air and steady sun meant layers changed fast after sunrise.
Trail
Route stayed obvious, with minor wash marks in low spots.
Water
We treated every known source as uncertain and carried extra.
Crowds
Packed
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Trust the cairns.
- •Bring the rain layer even if clear.
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