Big Bend Backcountry (2-day): worth every step
Feb 25-26, 20262 people1 min read
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Adam Ramirez
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
3
Big Bend Backcountry FKT attempt? Not quite, but moved well.
We went Dodson and Blue Creek combo with a one-night camp starting at 6:50 AM. Dry air and steady sun meant layers changed fast after sunrise. Tread was dry and clear with a few loose rock corners.
Overall 4/5. Difficulty 5/5. Scenery 4/5.
Would do again in a heartbeat.
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
Light
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Download your map before you lose service.
- •Study the route at home.
- •Have a turnaround time.
- •Do not trust parking to work out.
- •Carry a small trash bag.
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