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Texas
0.9 mi
Distance
156 ft
Gain
19 min
Time
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What we do know
Inside Big Bend National Park
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Why you'll love it
Ore Terminal - Strawhouse - Marufo Vega
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This short out-and-back trail in the Big Bend region of Texas offers a scenic desert hiking experience with views of the Rio Grande and surrounding Chisos Mountains foothills. The trail traverses typical Chihuahuan Desert terrain with sparse vegetation and rocky ground, making it an accessible option for hikers seeking a quick desert excursion.
Strawhouse - Marufo Vega
~1 min drive
Brief desert out-and-back hike in Big Bend country.
Marufo Vega
~2 min drive
Moderate 7.8-mile out-and-back desert hike with panoramic views.
Ore Terminal
~4 min drive
3.51-mile out-and-back trail through Texas mining heritage.
Hot Springs
~7 min drive
Easy out-and-back trail to natural hot springs in Texas.
Hot Springs Loop
~8 min drive
Easy out-and-back trail to natural hot springs in Texas.
Ernst Tinaja
~10 min drive
Short out-and-back desert hike to a natural water basin in Texas.
Strawhouse
~21 min drive
13.83-mile out-and-back Texas trail with moderate elevation and scenic terrain.
Telephone Canyon
~22 min drive
Scenic 16.80-mile out-and-back canyon hike in remote Texas terrain.
Chihuahuan Desert Nature Trail
~22 min drive
Easy desert loop exploring Chihuahuan Desert flora and geology.
Pine Canyon
~31 min drive
Easy out-and-back canyon hike through pine forest in Texas.
