Big Bend Backcountry report: earned it
Mar 1-2, 20261 person1 min read
J
Joseph McDonough
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
5
Big bend backcountry was my first serious permit and it was amazing.
We went chisos basin entry with east rim side mileage starting at 6:25 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=5, views=5
the kind of day that resets perspective.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Mar 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
We treated every known source as uncertain and carried extra.
Crowds
Light
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Slow down on muddy sections.
- •Pack a dry layer.
- •Wave at other hikers.
- •Do not trust parking to work out.
- •Take photos of the permit.
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