So I did Big Bend Backcountry...
Feb 13-15, 20264 people1 min read
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Brielle Stanton
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Difficulty
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Scenery
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Trail Conditions
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Big Bend Backcountry was a side trip off the main route.
We went Dodson and Blue Creek combo with a one-night camp starting at 5:10 AM cool morning temps made long exposed miles feel manageable. Tread was dry and clear with a few loose rock corners.
Miles are earned, not given.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Cool morning temps made long exposed miles feel manageable.
Trail
Tread was dry and clear with a few loose rock corners.
Water
Cache strategy helped us keep pack weight under control.
Crowds
Light
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Backup headlamp batteries.
- •Sunglasses are not optional.
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