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Gems in Texas - 29

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gem Favorite Santa Elena Canyon Trail

Santa Elena Canyon Overlook

(59) Lajitas, TX
gem Favorite The Window Trail heading to the main event includes really neat built in steps making this hike fun to crawl over.

The Window

(40) Big Ben…, TX
gem Favorite Guadalupe Peak

Guadalupe Peak Summit (Signal Peak)

(32) Pine Sp…, TX
gem Favorite Balanced Rock is one of the top sunrise hikes! With views to the east the mountains of Sierra del Carmen light up a spectacular purple. Contrasted with the light, bouldered desert landscape it is a sight to behold.

Balanced Rock

(35) Big Ben…, TX
gem Favorite South Rim

South Rim Viewpoint

(23) Big Ben…, TX
gem Favorite Sunset on top of NW Enchanted Rock

Enchanted Rock

(21) Frederi…, TX

Recommended Routes in Texas - 89

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RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite Lost Mine Trail looking south down Pine Canyon
Intermediate

Lost Mine Trail

4.6 mi 7.4 km • 1,057' Up 322.3 m Up • 1,057' Down 322.18 m Down

Big Ben…, TX
RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite The Window Trail heading to the main event includes really neat built in steps making this hike fun to crawl over.
Intermediate

Window Trail

5.6 mi 9.1 km • 914' Up 278.58 m Up • 914' Down 278.67 m Down

Big Ben…, TX
RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite South Rim overlook, Big Bend Nat'l Park
Difficult

Chisos Mountain Loop

16.8 mi 27.1 km • 3,260' Up 993.61 m Up • 3,260' Down 993.67 m Down

Big Ben…, TX
RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite Santa Elena Canyon and the Rio Grande
Intermediate

Santa Elena Canyon Trail

1.0 mi 1.5 km • 167' Up 50.94 m Up • 167' Down 50.96 m Down

Lajitas, TX
RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite Nature's stair stepper. It does not disappoint!
Intermediate/Difficult

River Place Nature Trail

5.6 mi 8.9 km • 620' Up 189.12 m Up • 620' Down 189.11 m Down

Barton…, TX
RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite Clouds cleared somewhat for a View of the Window.
Difficult

Emory Peak

9.8 mi 15.7 km • 2,427' Up 739.85 m Up • 2,428' Down 740.09 m Down

Big Ben…, TX
RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite Balanced Rock is one of the top sunrise hikes! With views to the east the mountains of Sierra del Carmen light up a spectacular purple. Contrasted with the light, bouldered desert landscape it is a sight to behold.
Intermediate

Balanced Rock

2.0 mi 3.1 km • 236' Up 71.83 m Up • 235' Down 71.78 m Down

Big Ben…, TX
RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite The pristine Boot Canyon stands with Sierra del Carmen in the background.
Difficult

Outer Mountain Loop

31.8 mi 51.1 km • 6,453' Up 1966.83 m Up • 6,453' Down 1966.96 m Down

Big Ben…, TX
RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite Looking out of Boquillas Canyon near the end of the trail.
Easy/Intermediate

Boquillas Canyon Trail

1.3 mi 2.1 km • 121' Up 36.97 m Up • 121' Down 36.98 m Down

Big Ben…, TX

Texas Running

  • 3,798 Miles 6,112 Kilometers of Trail
  • 87 Recommended Routes
  • 29 Gems Gems
  • 1,021 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 597 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 63 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Texas - 1,594

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4.2 mi 6.7 km #1Guadalupe Peak Trail
Difficult
Pine Springs, TX
Difficult
Pine Springs, TX 111 
1.9 mi 3.1 km #2Devil's Hall Trail
Intermediate
Pine Springs, TX
Intermediate
Pine Springs, TX 44 
26.4 mi 42.5 km #3Goodwater Loop Trail
Intermediate
Serenada, TX
Intermediate
Serenada, TX 31 
0.6 mi 1.0 km #4Summit Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Fredericksburg, TX
Intermediate/Difficult
Fredericksburg, TX 19 
3.2 mi 5.1 km #5Canyon Ridge Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Lakeside, TX
Intermediate/Difficult
Lakeside, TX 14 
14.2 mi 22.8 km #6Cross Timbers Hiking Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Sherwood Shores, TX
Intermediate/Difficult
Sherwood Shores, TX 27 
2.8 mi 4.6 km #7Hillview Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Shavano Park, TX
Intermediate/Difficult
Shavano Park, TX 18 
2.1 mi 3.4 km #8Southwest Rim Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Big Bend National Park, TX
Intermediate/Difficult
Big Bend National Park, TX 4 
2.8 mi 4.5 km #9Window Trail
Intermediate
Big Bend National Park, TX
Intermediate
Big Bend National Park, TX 4 
10.1 mi 16.2 km #10Juniper Ridge Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Johnson City, TX
Intermediate/Difficult
Johnson City, TX 3 

Photos of Texas - 2,333

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South Rim overlook, Big Bend Nat'l Park
Sep 29, 2015 near Big Ben…, TX
This gem of a rock formation lies just past the large tinaja.
Feb 17, 2017 near Big Ben…, TX
Lost Mine Trail looking south down Pine Canyon
Nov 21, 2017 near Big Ben…, TX
Ernst Tinaja
Sep 29, 2015 near Big Ben…, TX
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Apr 1, 2020 near Pine Sp…, TX
Sunrise cloud inversion, Guadalupe Mountains National Park.
Apr 1, 2020 near Pine Sp…, TX
Balanced Rock is one of the top sunrise hikes! With views to the east the mountains of Sierra del Carmen light up a spectacular purple. Contrasted with the light, bouldered desert landscape it is a sight to behold.
Feb 17, 2018 near Big Ben…, TX
Panorama of McKittrick Canyon, viewed from west of Wilderness Ridge Backcountry Camp. My new favorite spot at GUMO.
Sep 17, 2018 near Pine Sp…, TX