Big Bend National Park

[AggieDave 6]

Have any of yall ever camped or hiked there before? I'm looking for a good spot in Texas to do some hiking/camping over Spring Break (between the weekends, which I'll be jumping). I've never camped in that part of the state before and was wondering what it would be like, if there are good Mt. Bike trails and any 4x4 spots? (Yes, I am researching all of that on the web and the library (read: Barnes and Nobles), but I was wondering if any of you had personal experience there.) "And who are you?"
"I'm...Batman..."

[Beachbum 0]

Dave ... I backpack out there some ... another option to consider is Guadalupe Mts. .... we can talk about it up at Waller if/when we both make it on the same day!! ... came down with some sorta flu or something, so didn't go today ... :(

[AggieDave 6]

I understand that man, I quite jumping today due to ear pain from sinus problems. I'll be out there next weekend, though. "And who are you?"
"I'm...Batman..."

[jfields 0]

Dave,
Big Bend is great from what I saw. I didn't spend a whole lot of time there, but I put in on a canoe trip on the Rio Grande at the park. Very scenic area and wide open space for camping.
Justin

[kmcguffee 0]

Did some hiking and camping there in 1996. It is a very nice and scenic place. They have about 2-3 trails ranging in length from 4 miles to about 20 or so. It is worth going to. I don't know about the 4x4 trails though. I don't remember there being any when I visited.

[christoofar 0]

In case you get bored with land, there's an outfitter in NM that lets folks do solo canoe on the Rio Grande, they're located near Albuerquerque (it was YEARS ago when I did this). You canoe down 45 miles or so and stop before you get to Texas, it's beautiful. Just remember to stop before you get near El Paso and all those nasty Maquiladora plants! =o)
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