South Rim Loop Trail, Big Bend National Park
My personal favorite hike, 2 of 5: CHISOS BASIN - SOUTH RIM LOOP, BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK.
I took my first taste of experience backpacking into backcountry in Chisos Basin for one night for my birthday treat. Chisos Basin is the lonely mountain range standing around the big Chihuahuan Desert, as we climbed 2,000 feet elevation gain and traverse the South Rim of the range, where we can stand in the shade of big maples, cypress, oaks and ponderosa pines. We witnessed the austere beauty of the desert far below in magnificent sunrise & sunset vistas. Milky Way galaxy can be seen at night with our naked eyes. This trail ranks National Geographic's twenty best hikes in USA National Parks.
South Rim Loop Trail, Big Bend National Park
My personal favorite hike, 2 of 5: CHISOS BASIN - SOUTH RIM LOOP, BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK.
I took my first taste of experience backpacking into backcountry in Chisos Basin for one night for my birthday treat. Chisos Basin is the lonely mountain range standing around the big Chihuahuan Desert, as we climbed 2,000 feet elevation gain and traverse the South Rim of the range, where we can stand in the shade of big maples, cypress, oaks and ponderosa pines. We witnessed the austere beauty of the desert far below in magnificent sunrise & sunset vistas. Milky Way galaxy can be seen at night with our naked eyes. This trail ranks National Geographic's twenty best hikes in USA National Parks.