Did Big Bend Backcountry last week
Mar 30-31, 20262 people1 min read
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Eli Cooper
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
5
If you are prepping for Big Bend Backcountry, read this first.
We went Outer Mountain Loop sections from the Chisos side starting at 5:35 AM. Cool morning temps made long exposed miles feel manageable. Route stayed obvious, w/ minor wash marks in low spots.
Key considerations: Take photos of the permit.
Still thinking ~ this one.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Mar 2026Weather
Cool morning temps made long exposed miles feel manageable.
Trail
Route stayed obvious, with minor wash marks in low spots.
Water
We treated every known source as uncertain and carried extra.
Crowds
Moderate
💡Tips from the Trip
💡
General
- •Do not trust parking to work out.
- •Take photos of the permit.
- •Poles help more than you think.
- •Carry a small trash bag.
- •Download your map before you lose service.
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