Back from Big Bend Backcountry: timing worked out
Apr 4-5, 20264 people1 min read
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Cormac Belgrave
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
4
Another Big Bend Backcountry in the books.
We went Chisos Basin entry w/ East Rim side mileage starting at 6:50 AM. Cool morning temps made long exposed miles feel manageable. No major blowdown, just loose gravel in steep sections.
Quick scores: overall=5, difficulty=5, views=5
Bottom line: Slow down on muddy sections.
Days like this are why I hike.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Apr 2026Weather
Cool morning temps made long exposed miles feel manageable.
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
- •Slow down on muddy sections.
- •First aid kit is mandatory.
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