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Big Bend Backcountry Permit

Finally got to Big Bend Backcountry

Apr 1-1, 20266 people1 min read
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Emma Collins

1 reports

4.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
5
Big Bend Backcountry done. - Route: Outer Mountain Loop sections from the Chisos side - Weather: Dry air and steady sun meant layers changed fast after sunrise. - Trail: Route stayed obvious, with minor wash marks in low spots. - Water: Cache strategy helped us keep pack weight under control. - Crowds: empty Grateful for this one.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Apr 2026

Weather

Dry air and steady sun meant layers changed fast after sunrise.

Trail

Route stayed obvious, with minor wash marks in low spots.

Water

Cache strategy helped us keep pack weight under control.

Crowds

Empty

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Poles help more than you think.
  • Bring one extra liter.
  • First aid kit is mandatory.
  • Take photos of the permit.
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