Big Bend Backcountry thoughts
Feb 9-11, 20266 people1 min read
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Ashley Hayes
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
3
Big Bend Backcountry FKT attempt? Not quite, but moved well.
We went Outer Mountain Loop sections from the Chisos side starting at 4:45 AM. Dry air and steady sun meant layers changed fast after sunrise. Tread was dry and clear with a few loose rock corners.
Overall 5/5. Difficulty 3/5. Scenery 5/5.
10/10 would recommend.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Dry air and steady sun meant layers changed fast after sunrise.
Trail
Tread was dry and clear with a few loose rock corners.
Water
Water planning mattered most since natural sources were limited.
Crowds
Crowded
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Gaiters for scree.
- •Tell someone your plan.
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