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Texas
13.8 mi
Distance
3,329 ft
Gain
5h 10m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Big Bend National Park
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No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Strawhouse
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The Strawhouse Trail is a scenic 13.83-mile out-and-back route in Texas that offers hikers a substantial day adventure through diverse terrain. This trail showcases the natural landscape characteristic of the Strawhouse area, with opportunities to experience varied ecosystems and open vistas along the return path.
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