Big Bend National park is a hiker’s paradise containing the largest expanse of roadless public lands in Texas. More than 150 miles of trails offer opportunities for day hikes or backpacking trips.

Elevations range from 1,800 feet at the eastern end of Boquillas Canyon to 7,832 feet atop Emory Peak in the Chisos Mountains. These elevation changes produce an exceptional variety of plants, animals, and scenic vistas.

Getting started
Big Bend has hiking experiences for just about everyone! For introductory hikes, you might consider one of our Self-Guiding Trails.

Find a dayhike
Big Bend is a big park; to make it a little easier, we divide the park into geographical areas: East Side Hikes, West Side Hikes, Mountain Hikes, and North End Hikes.

For something a little out in the desert, if you have a high-clearance or four-wheel drive vehicle, you might consider one of our Backcountry Dayhikes.

Going Backpacking?
For longer, overnight hikes, please visit our backpacking pages.