Big Bend Backcountry thoughts
Mar 10-11, 20264 people1 min read
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Samantha Clayton
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
4
Big Bend Backcountry w/ the pup.
We went Outer Mountain Loop sections from the Chisos side starting at 6:25 AM. Wind on ridges was steady but never pushed us off pace. Tread was dry and clear w/ a few loose rock corners.
TLDR: Backup headlamp batteries.
Check conditions before you go.
Tips
- Turnaround time is not negotiable.
- Bring the rain layer even if clear.
- Backup headlamp batteries.
- Check weather the morning of.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Mar 2026Weather
Wind on ridges was steady but never pushed us off pace.
Trail
Tread was dry and clear with a few loose rock corners.
Water
Cache strategy helped us keep pack weight under control.
Crowds
Moderate
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Turnaround time is not negotiable.
- •Bring the rain layer even if clear.
- •Backup headlamp batteries.
- •Check weather the morning of.
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