Back from Big Bend Backcountry: what to know
Mar 16-18, 20265 people1 min read
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Lioren Ashford
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
5
The alarm went off at 5:10 AM and I was already awake.
The route was Outer Mountain Loop sections from the Chisos side. Cool morning temps made long exposed miles feel manageable no major blowdown, just loose gravel in steep sections we had light company on the trail.
Do your homework first.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Mar 2026Weather
Cool morning temps made long exposed miles feel manageable.
Trail
No major blowdown, just loose gravel in steep sections.
Water
We treated every known source as uncertain and carried extra.
Crowds
Light
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Mark key waypoints.
- •Know the bail-out options.
- •Physical map as backup.
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