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Big Bend Backcountry Permit

Big Bend Backcountry exceeded every expectation

Mar 22-24, 20265 people1 min read
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Yara Saad

1 reports

4.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
4
Weather window analysis for Big Bend Backcountry: We went Chisos Basin entry w/ East Rim side mileage starting at 6:00 AM. Dry air and steady sun meant layers changed fast after sunrise. Route stayed obvious, w/ minor wash marks in low spots. 10/10 would recommend. Tips - Download your map before you lose service. - Start earlier than you think. - Test new gear before the trip.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Mar 2026

Weather

Dry air and steady sun meant layers changed fast after sunrise.

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

  • Download your map before you lose service.
  • Start earlier than you think.
  • Test new gear before the trip.
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