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Ernst Tinaja
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Intermediate
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Big Bend National Park, TX
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Feb 22, 2026 |
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Ernst Tinaja
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Big Bend National Park, TX
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Intermediate
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Feb 22, 2026 |
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Notes:
1.3 mi
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I love this hike up a arroyo! The layered rocks on the wash edges with rounded huge white rocks centrally make this so enjoyable.
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Langford Hot Springs
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Big Bend National Park, TX
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Feb 21, 2026 |
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Langford Hot Springs
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Big Bend National Park, TX
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Feb 21, 2026 |
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Notes:
Well maintained pool in the river up to 105 degrees. Scenic walk along the river with old buildings from previous tourism. Awesome!
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Boquillas Canyon Trail
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Easy/Intermediate
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Big Bend National Park, TX
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Feb 21, 2026 |
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Boquillas Canyon Trail
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Big Bend National Park, TX
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Easy/Intermediate
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Feb 21, 2026 |
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Notes:
1.3 mi
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Pleasant views of the Rio Grande from the desert. Trail follows the river for 1/2 mile. Relaxing and busy.
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Cattail Falls
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Intermediate
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Big Bend National Park, TX
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Feb 21, 2026 |
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Cattail Falls
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Big Bend National Park, TX
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Intermediate
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Feb 21, 2026 |
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Notes:
5.5 mi
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Slow steady up to the base of the mountains where the falls are. Only a trickle while I was there. I would do it again for the desert oasis at the end
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Balanced Rock
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Intermediate
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Big Bend National Park, TX
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Feb 21, 2026 |
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Balanced Rock
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Big Bend National Park, TX
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Intermediate
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Feb 21, 2026 |
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Notes:
2.2 mi
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Great desert hike through a brown moonscape. Rock formations on the way were captivating with a reward at the end.
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Mule Ears
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Big Bend National Park, TX
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Feb 21, 2026 |
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Mule Ears
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Big Bend National Park, TX
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Feb 21, 2026 |
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Notes:
5.8 mi
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The spring at the end was an oasis, but small. This hike is in the Mule Ears area, not going near them. I enjoyed the rich desert hike.
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Cattail Falls
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Big Bend National Park, TX
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Feb 21, 2026 |
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Cattail Falls
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Big Bend National Park, TX
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Feb 21, 2026 |
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Notes:
Desert oasis at the base of the sky island mountains around Chisos Basin. Many birds near the end of the deep gravel walk out.
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Santa Elena Canyon Trail
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Intermediate
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Lajitas, TX
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Feb 21, 2026 |
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Santa Elena Canyon Trail
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Lajitas, TX
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Intermediate
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Feb 21, 2026 |
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Notes:
1.6 mi
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Beautiful hike along the Rio Grande, climbing up the cliffs on the American side. Bird haven! I love walking by the water.
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The Window
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Big Bend National Park, TX
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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The Window
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Big Bend National Park, TX
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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Notes:
The hike was so worth the view of the Rio Grande canyon below.
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Window Trail
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Intermediate
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Big Bend National Park, TX
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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Window Trail
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Big Bend National Park, TX
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Intermediate
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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Notes:
5.6 mi
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Desert gravel hike into a canyon with visual reward at the end. Many hikers, but peaceful and scenic. Loved it! Start at Chisos Basin Visitor Center.
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Hilina Pali Overlook Loop
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Difficult
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Volcano, HI
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Jan 3, 2026 |
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Hilina Pali Overlook Loop
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Volcano, HI
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Difficult
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Jan 3, 2026 |
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Notes:
8.1 mi
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Challenging hike from a ridge down to a plain near the ocean. Well-marked with lava rock cairns. Much of the trail was lava rock. Unique outing.
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Angels Landing
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Difficult
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Springdale, UT
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Jun 1, 2025 |
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Angels Landing
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Springdale, UT
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Difficult
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Jun 1, 2025 |
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Notes:
4.4 mi
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It was tiring going up, but I took breaks as needed. The chains were not worrisome, as I tried not to look down. Lots of pleasant people!
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Angels Landing
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Springdale, UT
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Jun 1, 2025 |
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Angels Landing
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Springdale, UT
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Jun 1, 2025 |
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Notes:
Epic hike. There were a lot of people hiking, but less than before permits were needed. No thoughts of death or slipping! Saw 2 owls!
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The Narrows - Wall Street to Big Springs Route
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Difficult
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Springdale, UT
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May 31, 2025 |
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The Narrows - Wall Street to Big Springs Route
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Springdale, UT
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Difficult
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May 31, 2025 |
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Notes:
2.1 mi
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Started at Big Springs on my way down. The springs are stunning! Walked in the water for much of the way. Big Springs is a worthy goal.
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Riverside Walk
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Easy
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Springdale, UT
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May 31, 2025 |
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Riverside Walk
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Springdale, UT
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Easy
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May 31, 2025 |
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Notes:
1 mi
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Ended the top-down The Narrows hike. Paved trail along the Virgin River. Gentle hike on crowded trail. Loved it.
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The Narrows
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Springdale, UT
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May 31, 2025 |
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The Narrows
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Springdale, UT
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May 31, 2025 |
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Notes:
Epic hike from Chamberlain Ranch down. Weather was perfect. Crowded at the bottom, but peaceful up top. Would repeat anytime!
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Canyon Overlook
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Springdale, UT
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May 30, 2025 |
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Canyon Overlook
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Springdale, UT
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May 30, 2025 |
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Notes:
Wonderful views of the road switching up and going through the adjacent tunnel. Fun playing on the rocks to get different pictures.
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Canyon Overlook Trail
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Intermediate
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Springdale, UT
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May 30, 2025 |
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Canyon Overlook Trail
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Springdale, UT
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Intermediate
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May 30, 2025 |
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Notes:
1.4 mi
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Out-and-back with a rewarding view at the end. The trail follows the canyon wall with steps interspersed. The trail itself is worth doing. Loved it!
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Checkerboard Mesa
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Springdale, UT
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May 30, 2025 |
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Checkerboard Mesa
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Springdale, UT
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May 30, 2025 |
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Notes:
Intriguing pattern on whitened mesa. I tried to climb up, which was fun. Right on the road coming in from the east. Memorable!
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Muir Grove
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Intermediate
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Three Rivers, CA
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May 24, 2025 |
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Muir Grove
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Three Rivers, CA
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Intermediate
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May 24, 2025 |
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Notes:
4.2 mi
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Forested hike starting in the campground. Such a reward with at least 2 dozen majestic sequoias up top at the end of the hike. Loved it.
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