Back from Big Bend Backcountry: glad we committed
Apr 3-4, 20264 people1 min read
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Olivia Hawkridge
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
5
The alarm went off at 4:45 AM and I was already awake.
4:45 AM start with 4 people. The Chisos Basin entry with East Rim side mileage route felt right for conditions. Wind on ridges was steady but never pushed us off pace.
Already planning the next one.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Apr 2026Weather
Wind on ridges was steady but never pushed us off pace.
Trail
Route stayed obvious, with minor wash marks in low spots.
Water
Cache strategy helped us keep pack weight under control.
Crowds
Crowded
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Tell someone your plan.
- •Start earlier than you think.
- •Have a turnaround time.
- •Do not trust parking to work out.
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