Big Bend National Park Self Guided Audio Tour Guide

Departure Point

• Terlingua, TX, near Gallery Chisos on Route 118, outside Maverick Junction entrance gate.

Return Details

• Terlingua, TX, near Gallery Chisos on Route 118, outside Maverick Junction entrance gate.

Duration
8 hours - 9 hours

Languages Available

• Audio guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Sam Nail Ranch
Ross Maxwell Road, Texas
In 1916, Sam Nail built a two-room house here, and together with his wife Nena, raised livestock, planted pecan, walnut, and fig trees, and raised a family. The trail from the road is really easy, about a half-mile round trip, and it takes you to what’s left of these orchards, and of the house.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Sotol Vista

This incredible view just off the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive takes in a 360-degree view of much of the western half of the park, including Santa Elena Canyon out in the distance.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Mule Ears Viewpoint
Big Bend National Park, TX 79834
A parking lot provides an easy view of the unusual Mul Ears mountain, a volanic rock formation that looks like a pair of mule ears.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Tuff Canyon Overlook
Big Bend National Park, TX 79834
Three overlooks offer a glimpse into this small canyon. A trail from the southern parking lot descends into the canyon. The hike is less than a mile round trip and takes about an hour. At the time of writing, this stop was temporarily indefinitely after some rock slides.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Santa Elena Canyon Overlook
Terlingua, TX 79852
Explore the remnants of this early 20th-century community near the U.S./Mexico border. Buildings like the Alvino House and La Harmonia store interpret what life was like for the multicultural community that lived here 100 years ago. While you're here, check out the visitor center to learn more about the area, and stock up on snacks and supplies at the store.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Santa Elena Canyon Trailhead
Terlingua, TX 79852
This easily accessible viewpoint offers a stunning view of Santa Elena Canyon's mouth.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Dorgan Sublett Trail
Big Bend National Park, Terlingua, Texas
Enjoy the mouth of the imposing Santa Elena Canyon, with walls 1500 feet high, just a few dozen steps away from the parking lot. There is a trail into the canyon, but reaching the trailhead requires a water crossing that may not be advisable in high water or heavy mud. If you do reach the trail on the other side, it's a 1.6-mile round trip and considered easy, aside from a couple of places with steps.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Homer Wilson Ranch

This easy, 1-mile round trip hike takes you to the remnants of two pioneer homes belonging to the Dorgan and Sublett families. The Dorgan family's adobe house provides an interesting playground for photographers, with a stunning background vista of rock formations and the Chisos Mountains.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Panther Junction Visitor Center
Panther Junction, Texas
A pulloff along the scenic drive provides access to a small observation deck to see the old Homer Wilson Ranch, what's left of a rancher's home from the early to mid-20th century. You can see the house from the observation deck, or take a 1-mile round trip hike to the house. The trail takes about 30 minutes and is considered easy, though it crosses two drainages that may flood.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Fossil Discovery Exhibit
Fossil Bone Exhibit, Big Bend National Park, TX 79834
You could easily spend the day up in Chisos Basin, where the higher altitude means consistently cooler temperatures than the rest of the park. Start at the visitor center for a trail map, or the store to gear up on snacks and supplies. Grab a meal at the Chisos Mountains Lodge. Or take any of the several hiking trails. Everyone ought to take the 0.3-mile Window View Trail, a paved walkway that leads to a view of "The Window" in the Chisos Mountains. The 5-mile round trip, moderately difficult Lost Mine Trail is also popular.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Dugout Wells
Big Bend National Park, TX 79834
This is the primary visitor center in the park. Watch the park video, browse the gift shop, or check out the displays on the area's geography and ecosystems. You can also stroll through a garden of local plant life outside near the parking lot.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Hot Springs Canyon Trailhead-Hot Springs
Big Bend National Park, TX 79834
This unique outdoor museum showcases the diverse fossil collection that has been discovered in Big Bend. Browse the real and replicated fossils that span over 65 million years of history.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Rio Grande Overlook
Big Bend National Park, TX 79834
This oasis was once home to a school for the area's children. Today, you can take the half-mile Chihuahuan Desert Nature Trail loop that explores the oasis as well as the surrounding desert plant life. It's a bumpy dirt road off the park road to reach Dugout Wells.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Rio Grande Village Visitor Center
450 Rio Grande Road, Big Bend National Park, TX 79834
Along the Rio Grande is what remains of a hot springs resort from the early 20th century. The hot springs are still there, along with the foundations of the bathhouse, accessible about a half mile down the trail. There are also some buildings left from the community, creating a small historic district. Additionally, along the trail is a spot with some old pictographs. The historic district, and trailhead, are accessible down a two-mile gravel road.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Rio Grande Village Nature Trail
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This overlook stands above the Rio Grande Village area, with the greenery surrounding the river in plain sight.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Boquillas Canyon Overlook
Canyon Overlook, Alpine, TX 79830
Learn about the Rio Grande at this visitor center just a quarter mile from the campground. You can also get information about the Boquillas Crossing and the area's trails from a park ranger.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Boquillas Canyon
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Located in the back of the Rio Grande Village campground, this 0.75-mile nature trail starts with a series of boardwalks through wetlands and then leads to the Rio Grande itself. This is an easy trail and a good one for wildlife viewing and birdwatching.
Duration: 30 minutes

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