Back from Big Bend Backcountry: glad we committed
Apr 2-3, 20262 people1 min read
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Paul Ross
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4.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
4
2-day on Big Bend Backcountry. Key observations below.
- Route: Chisos Basin entry w/ East Rim side mileage
- Weather: Cool morning temps made long exposed miles feel manageable.
- Trail: Route stayed obvious, w/ minor wash marks in low spots.
- Water: Cache strategy helped us keep pack weight under control.
- Crowds: packed
Bottom line: Carry a small trash bag.
You got this.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Apr 2026Weather
Cool morning temps made long exposed miles feel manageable.
Trail
Route stayed obvious, with minor wash marks in low spots.
Water
Cache strategy helped us keep pack weight under control.
Crowds
Packed
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Sunglasses are not optional.
- •Carry a small trash bag.
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