Park №05SouthwestEst. 1944
Big Bend
Texas·801,163 acres·October–April
“Where the Rio Grande carves the Chihuahuan Desert beneath the Chisos.”
Best season
October–April
Trip length
3–4 days
Acres
801,163
Region
Southwest
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Highlights
- Santa Elena Canyon1,500-ft limestone walls funnel the Rio Grande between Texas and Mexico.
- Window TrailChisos Basin descent ending at a sky-framing 'window' in the cliffs.
- Rio Grande hot springs105°F natural soak right on the riverbank near Hot Springs Historic District.
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