Did Big Bend Backcountry last week
Feb 18-18, 20263 people1 min read
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Riley Dawson
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
4
I have been coming here for years. Big Bend Backcountry update.
We went Chisos Basin entry with East Rim side mileage starting at 6:00 AM. Dry air and steady sun meant layers changed fast after sunrise. Tread was dry and clear with a few loose rock corners.
Bottom line: Keep music in your ears only.
Days like this are why I hike.
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
Cache strategy helped us keep pack weight under control.
Crowds
Crowded
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Count your miles.
- •Keep music in your ears only.
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