standard trip on Big Bend Backcountry
Mar 23-24, 20262 people1 min read
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Andre Kensington
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
3
Big Bend Backcountry.
Route: Chisos Basin entry with East Rim side mileage. Weather: Wind on ridges was steady but never pushed us off pace.. Trail: Route stayed obvious, with minor wash marks in low spots.. Water: Water planning mattered most since natural sources were limited.. Crowds: light.
Quick scores: overall=5, difficulty=4, views=5
Preparation is everything.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Mar 2026Weather
Wind on ridges was steady but never pushed us off pace.
Trail
Route stayed obvious, with minor wash marks in low spots.
Water
Water planning mattered most since natural sources were limited.
Crowds
Light
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Physical map as backup.
- •Know where water is.
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