crowds picked up fast on Big Bend Backcountry
Mar 16-17, 20266 people1 min read
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Manaia Rikiriki
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5.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
3
Group logistics for Big Bend Backcountry:
We went Dodson and Blue Creek combo with a one-night camp starting at 6:25 AM. Wind on ridges was steady but never pushed us off pace. Tread was dry and clear with a few loose rock corners.
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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
Water planning mattered most since natural sources were limited.
Crowds
Crowded
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Count your miles.
- •Move over for faster hikers.
- •Trust the cairns.
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