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Apr 4-6, 20261 person1 min read
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Joshua Griffin

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Difficulty
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Scenery
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Trail Conditions
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Fauna notes from Big Bend Backcountry. We went Chisos Basin entry w/ East Rim side mileage starting at 6:25 AM. Cool morning temps made long exposed miles feel manageable. Route stayed obvious, w/ minor wash marks in low spots. Wildlife/nature notes: Bird activity near camp was high around sunrise. Do your homework first.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Apr 2026

Weather

Cool morning temps made long exposed miles feel manageable.

Trail

Route stayed obvious, with minor wash marks in low spots.

Water

Water planning mattered most since natural sources were limited.

Crowds

Empty

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Poles help more than you think.
  • Have a turnaround time.
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