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East Main Trail

Intermediate Intermediate
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  1. Areas
  2. TX
  3. …West Texas
  4. Big Bend Ranch State Park
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“The main access road into the Contrabando Trail System. ”

Brian Smith
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8.4

Miles

13.6

KM

Point to Point

2,867' 874 m

High

2,402' 732 m

Low

575' 175 m

Up

214' 65 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

5%

Max Grade (3°)

Dogs Unknown

This is a multi-use area, please respect other users. Bikes yield to hikers yield to horses.

Description

This access road leads from the east trailhead deep into the trail system. The trail is a net ascent but it undulates as it goes. You'll use East Main Trail to access Dog Cholla, Rock Quarry Trail, Crystal Trail, Camino Viejo Trail, Dome Trail and the Fresno Canyon area.

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Land Manager: Texas Parks and Wildlife - Big Bend Ranch State Park

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in Big Bend Ranch State Park

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#27

in Big Bend Ranch State Park

#1,719

in Texas

#47,846

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