Did Big Bend Backcountry last week
Feb 26-28, 20265 people1 min read
J
Jamie Ashford
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
4
The permit/parking/access details for Big Bend Backcountry.
We went Chisos Basin entry with East Rim side mileage starting at 6:25 AM. Wind on ridges was steady but never pushed us off pace. Route stayed obvious, with minor wash marks in low spots.
Already planning the next one.
Quick notes:
- Start earlier than you think.
- Pack a dry layer.
- Take photos of the permit.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Wind on ridges was steady but never pushed us off pace.
Trail
Route stayed obvious, with minor wash marks in low spots.
Water
Cache strategy helped us keep pack weight under control.
Crowds
Empty
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Start earlier than you think.
- •Pack a dry layer.
- •Take photos of the permit.
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