Chisos Basin Loop Trail
Chisos Basin Loop Trail
3.0km
Total Distance
101m
Elevation Gain
Trail description
A 3 km loop in Big Bend National Park from the Chisos Basin Trailhead that climbs gradually through shady stands of Mexican pine, oak and juniper, with views of the Window and the mountains around the basin. Bears and mountain lions use the dense arroyos, and Mexican jays live in the pines. The Chisos are the only mountain range in the United States entirely inside a national park. The loop is easiest counterclockwise.
Route Map
Along the trail
- 1Viewpointat the start
- 2Viewpoint · 0.3km
- 3Drinking water · 2.8km
- 4Shelter · 2.8km
- Parking
- 122m from the start
- Path grade (SAC)
- T2
- Surface
- natural ground 45%, gravel 41%, paved 14%
