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Lost Mine Trail in Big Bend National Park

The Lost Mine Trail offers a stunning, accessible hike that is packed with unforgettable views. The trail winds through diverse scenery, starting with a gradual ascent through forested areas before revealing breathtaking vistas over Juniper Canyon as you reach the saddle point. The final climb leads you through a series of switchbacks to a ridge where expansive views stretching all the way to Mexico make the climb well worth it. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature

  • Distance: 7.8 Km
  • Elevation gain: 367 m
  • Maximum elevation: 2,077 m
  • Elevation loss: 368 m
  • Minimum elevation: 1,756 m
  • Moving time: 2 h 30 m
  • Moving speed: 3.1 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 5.4 Km/h
  • Total time: 3 h 25 m
  • Global speed: 2.3 Km/h

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  • Distance: 7.8 Km
  • Elevation gain: 367 m
  • Maximum elevation: 2,077 m
  • Elevation loss: 368 m
  • Minimum elevation: 1,756 m
  • Moving time: 2 h 30 m
  • Moving speed: 3.1 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 5.4 Km/h
  • Total time: 3 h 25 m
  • Global speed: 2.3 Km/h

About this trail

Name: Lost Mine Trail in Big Bend National Park trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Chisos Basin Road, Chisos Mountains Basin Junction, Brewster County, Texas, United States (29.27443 -103.28650)

End: Chisos Basin Road, Chisos Mountains Basin Junction, Brewster County, Texas, United States (29.27443 -103.28652)

Coordinates: 29.26703 -103.28652 29.27448 -103.26668

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The Lost Mine Trail in Big Bend National Park offers an exceptional hiking experience, blending moderate challenge with spectacular rewards. As you ascend through scrubby desert landscapes and switchbacks, you'll gradually gain sweeping views of the Juniper Valley and distant peaks like Casa Grande, providing…

Distance: 7.4 Km • Elevation gain: 344 m • Maximum elevation: 2,077 m

Lost Mine Trail in Big Bend National Park

United States > Texas > Brewster County > Chisos Mountains Basin Junction

The Lost Mine Trail in Big Bend National Park offers a breathtaking journey through the Chisos Mountains, with sweeping views of Juniper Canyon, Casa Grande, and the Sierra del Carmen in Mexico. As you ascend, the trail weaves through fragrant pine and oak forests, occasionally opening to dramatic vistas of…

Distance: 7.6 Km • Elevation gain: 344 m • Maximum elevation: 2,077 m

Lost Mine Trail

United States > Texas > Brewster County > Chisos Mountains Basin Junction

In Big Bend National Park #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Desert

Distance: 7.5 Km • Elevation gain: 357 m • Maximum elevation: 2,077 m

Lost Mine Trail from parking lot - Chisos Mountains

United States > Texas > Brewster County > Chisos Mountains Basin Junction

Distance: 7.8 Km • Elevation gain: 353 m • Maximum elevation: 2,077 m

Gear up for your next adventure:

🚴Bike GPS - GPS devices for cycling
🧊Insulated Cooler Bags - Keep food fresh for day trips to remote geographic sites
🪢Paracord - Multi-purpose survival cord
🪫Rechargeable Headlamps - USB rechargeable headlamps
🎒40L Day Hiking Backpacks - Comfortable packs with hydration support for long days exploring topographic peaks

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