Big Bend National Park 2026

https://www.nps.gov/bibe/index.htm

Lets spend a few days exploring one of my very favorite places in the world Big Bend National Park!!

There will be a $5 fee to attend - once I receive your payment via Paypal or Zelle at 210 843-1667 or cash in person, you will be moved to 'going'.

Park Fees
https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/fees.htm
If you opt for the basic entrance pass it is good for 7 days

Trip Plan:
Saturday 28 February:
6am Drive to BBNP, arrive around 2pm - settle in, freshen up and hike The Window Trail
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/texas/the-window-trail

Sunday 1 March: Early hike (about 7:30am) at the Lost Mine Trail
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/texas/lost-mine-trail
Head over the border to Boquillas for lunch and shopping
Afternoon hike on the Ernst Ridge River Trail and enjoy the Hot Springs
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/texas/big-bend-hot-springs-trail
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/texas/hot-springs-canyon-trail

Monday 2 March:
Explore Santa Elena Canyon
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/texas/santa-elena-canyon-trail
Option for 2nd hike, exploring and early dinner in Terlingua

Tuesday 3 March:
South Rim Loop Hike from Laguna Meadows to the Pinnacles + Emory Peak about 15 miles
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/texas/south-rim-trail-loop
If you don't want to do the long hike you can just do an out and back on Laguna Meadows, about 8 miles.

Wednesday 4 March:
Early Hikes at Grapevine Hills and Dog Canyon before we head home
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/texas/balanced-rock-via-grapevine-hills-trail
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/texas/dog-canyon-trail?mobileMap=false&ref=sidebar-static-map

You are responsible for arranging your own lodging and meals.

Lodging Options:
In the park
https://www.chisosmountainslodge.com/

Airbnb has many options for lodging in the area from basic campsites to more upscale accommodations.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g56758-Terlingua_Texas-Hotels.html

Camping in the park:
Rio Grande Village Campground
Chisos Basin Campground
Cottonwood Campground

This will be limited to 14 attendees

This itinerary is just an outline, we can figure out meals, hike meeting times, etc. at the park. I do plan to eat dinner out each night either at the Chisos food truck or in Terlingua.