Big Bend Backcountry (2-day): pushed our limits
Feb 9-10, 20266 people1 min read
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Beryl Ashcroft
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
4
Plant observations along Big Bend Backcountry:
We went Outer Mountain Loop sections from the Chisos side starting at 5:10 AM. Wind on ridges was steady but never pushed us off pace. No major blowdown, just loose gravel in steep sections.
Wildlife/nature notes: Tracks were everywhere, but no close wildlife encounters.
Do your homework first.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Wind on ridges was steady but never pushed us off pace.
Trail
No major blowdown, just loose gravel in steep sections.
Water
We treated every known source as uncertain and carried extra.
Crowds
Light
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Know where water is.
- •Turnaround time is not negotiable.
- •Check weather the morning of.
- •Tell someone your plan.
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