Big Bend National Park – Emory Peak and the South Rim - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Big Bend National Park – Emory Peak and the South Rim |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | Texas |
| Nearby Town: | Fort Stockton |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | From Fort Stockton, take US-385 South for approximately 125 miles to the Panther Junction Visitor Center and turn right on Gano Springs. Travel just over 3 miles and turn left onto Basin Junction. Drive another 6.5 miles to the Chisos Mountains Lodge area. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 14.50 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Difficult |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | Roundtrip, Loop Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Chisos Mountains Lodge Area |
| Trails Used: | Pinnacles, Emory Peak, Boot Springs, Boot Canyon, and Laguna Meadows Trails |
| Backcountry Campsites: | Yes |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | None |
| Management: | National Park Service |
| Contact Information: | Big Bend National Park P.O. Box 129 Big Bend National Park, Texas 79834 Phone: (432) 477-2251 https://www.nps.gov/bibe/index.htm |
| Best Season: | Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers, Horses |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads |
| Hike Summary: | Big Bend has more than 150 miles of trails for both day hikes and backpacking trips, with approximately 20 of those miles being in the Chisos Mountains. Elevations throughout the park range from 1,800 feet along the Rio Grande to 7,832 feet atop Emory Peak. This range in elevation provides for a wide variety of plants, scenic vistas, and hiking opportunities, including desert, river, and mountain hikes. This particular hike was a strenuous, but beautiful hike through the Chisos Mountains, including a summit of Emory Peak and a visit to the breathtaking views of the South Rim. |
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