Big Bend Backcountry notes: better than expected
Feb 19-19, 20264 people1 min read
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Hannah Watson
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
4
Big Bend Backcountry FKT attempt? Not quite, but moved well.
We went Chisos Basin entry with East Rim side mileage starting at 5:10 AM dry air and steady sun meant layers changed fast after sunrise. Tread was dry and clear with a few loose rock corners.
Quick scores: overall=5, difficulty=4, views=5
10/10 would recommend.
Quick notes:
- Take photos of the permit.
- Mark key waypoints.
- Have a turnaround time.
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
- •Take photos of the permit.
- •Mark key waypoints.
- •Have a turnaround time.
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