So I did Big Bend Backcountry...
Mar 18-19, 20261 person1 min read
J
Joshua Carlson
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
5
There are moments when the trail gives you exactly what you need.
We took dodson and blue creek combo with a one-night camp with solo. Started around 5:10 am when wind on ridges was steady but never pushed us off pace. The trail route stayed obvious, with minor wash marks in low spots. Water planning mattered most since natural sources were limited.
Plan accordingly.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Mar 2026Weather
Wind on ridges was steady but never pushed us off pace.
Trail
Route stayed obvious, with minor wash marks in low spots.
Water
Water planning mattered most since natural sources were limited.
Crowds
Moderate
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Check weather the morning of.
- •Share beta when asked.
- •Turnaround time is not negotiable.
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