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Saw some Barbary Sheep on the Mountain
The road to get there is to be taken slowly, and with an SUV or more high clearance vehicle. Once you travel the 6+ miles of dirt road, there area about 10 spots for parking. I would suggest going e...
We hiked the Balanced Rock trail when we visited Big Bend National Park. This is one of the most iconic places in the park. The drive out to the trailhead is on a dirt road. A high clearance vehicle i...
The trailhead is 6 bumpy dusty miles off the paved main road. The hike is a gradual uphill short hike ending in a short steep ascent. Great views and great for kids.
Spectacular trail through the desert! I am quite an experienced hiker so for me this is really easy, but I have seen unexperienced people trying to climb the rocks in flip flops- not a good idea! The ...
Pretty tough for two 70 year olds. Rough road getting there too. Only 7 miles but due to rough conditions it takes about 25 minutes to get there. Then the hike is 2.2 miles. Go early in the morning...
Saw some Barbary Sheep on the Mountain
The road to get there is to be taken slowly, and with an SUV or more high clearance vehicle. Once you travel the 6+ miles of dirt road, there area about 10 spots for parking. I would suggest going e...
A Unique and Beautiful Iconic Spot in Big Bend
We hiked the Balanced Rock trail when we visited Big Bend National Park. This is one of the most iconic places in the park. The drive out to the trailhead is on a dirt road. A high clearance vehicle i...
Worth it
The trailhead is 6 bumpy dusty miles off the paved main road. The hike is a gradual uphill short hike ending in a short steep ascent. Great views and great for kids.
Great trail, lots of lizards, cool views
Spectacular trail through the desert! I am quite an experienced hiker so for me this is really easy, but I have seen unexperienced people trying to climb the rocks in flip flops- not a good idea! The ...
Better be ready
Pretty tough for two 70 year olds. Rough road getting there too. Only 7 miles but due to rough conditions it takes about 25 minutes to get there. Then the hike is 2.2 miles. Go early in the morning...