my two cents on Big Bend Backcountry
Feb 26-27, 20263 people1 min read
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Benji Novak
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
4
Dog beta for Big Bend Backcountry.
We went Chisos Basin entry w/ East Rim side mileage starting at 5:35 AM. Wind on ridges was steady but never pushed us off pace. Route stayed obvious, w/ minor wash marks in low spots.
Preparation is everything...
Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Wind on ridges was steady but never pushed us off pace.
Trail
Route stayed obvious, with minor wash marks in low spots.
Water
We treated every known source as uncertain and carried extra.
Crowds
Crowded
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Slow down on muddy sections.
- •Bring one extra liter.
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