Back from Big Bend Backcountry: what to know
Mar 28-29, 20265 people1 min read
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Daniel Hollister
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
5
Local perspective on Big Bend Backcountry.
We went Outer Mountain Loop sections from the Chisos side starting at 6:50 AM. Wind on ridges was steady but never pushed us off pace. No major blowdown, just loose gravel in steep sections.
Some trips stay with you.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Mar 2026Weather
Wind on ridges was steady but never pushed us off pace.
Trail
No major blowdown, just loose gravel in steep sections.
Water
Cache strategy helped us keep pack weight under control.
Crowds
Moderate
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Check weather the morning of.
- •First aid kit is mandatory.
- •Turnaround time is not negotiable.
- •Start earlier than you think.
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