Santa Elena Canyon, Big Bend National Park
Distance: 0.8 mi one way
Location: eastern Big Bend National Park, Texas
Date: October 20, 2013
The Santa Elena Canyon trail is on of the most popular destinations in Big Bend National Park. This 0.8-mile trail enters the downstream end of Santa Elena Canyon and follows the narrow strip of land between the canyon's 1500-foot cliffs and the Rio Grande, which separates the United States from Mexico.
The trail begins by crossing a stream (often just a gravel bar) that was quite muddy during my visit and then climbing up a few short switchbacks. At the top of the switchbacks you enter the canyon and then descend more gradually until you again return to river level.
© Copyright 2017 Matthew Pintar. All rights reserved.
Location: eastern Big Bend National Park, Texas
Date: October 20, 2013
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| Entrance to Santa Elena Canyon |
The Santa Elena Canyon trail is on of the most popular destinations in Big Bend National Park. This 0.8-mile trail enters the downstream end of Santa Elena Canyon and follows the narrow strip of land between the canyon's 1500-foot cliffs and the Rio Grande, which separates the United States from Mexico.
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| Rio Grande inside the canyon |
The trail begins by crossing a stream (often just a gravel bar) that was quite muddy during my visit and then climbing up a few short switchbacks. At the top of the switchbacks you enter the canyon and then descend more gradually until you again return to river level.
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| The trail inside the canyon |
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| Along the trail looking out the canyon with the Chisos Mountains in the background |
© Copyright 2017 Matthew Pintar. All rights reserved.
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