Back from Big Bend Backcountry: the views delivered
Mar 29-29, 20262 people1 min read
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David Northfield
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
4
Big Bend Backcountry on limited time.
We went Dodson and Blue Creek combo w/ a one-night camp starting at 6:50 AM. Wind on ridges was steady but never pushed us off pace. No major blowdown, just loose gravel in steep sections.
Quick scores: overall=5, difficulty=5, views=4
TLDR: Wave at other hikers.
Just show up ready.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Mar 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
Crowded
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Wave at other hikers.
- •Know the signs of altitude.
- •Share beta when asked.
- •Be friendly at the trailhead.
- •Know where water is.
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