Backcountry Planning / Trail Guides Additional details about specific backcountry routes, hikes or regions. These items are scheduled for updating and revision in the spring of 2008.
Backcountry Planning Worksheet [39k PDF file]
Use this form to plan your backcountry trip. If you bring this form along with you, it can speed up the permit process and assist you in having the backcountry experience you desire! Formatted to fit on letter-size paper.
Backcountry Zone Map [220k PDF File]
Map of backcountry zone camping areas with names, codes, and capacities. Formatted to fit on legal-size paper.
Dog Canyon [123k PDF File]
Information regarding the routes to Dog Canyon and Devil's Den, near Persimmon Gap.
Mariscal Canyon Trail [1.78Mb PDF File]
Information regarding the primitive trail to the rim of Mariscal Canyon.
Marufo Vega Trail [290k PDF File]
Information regarding the strenous Marufo Vega Trail; includes description of route and markers.
Mesa de Anguila [363k PDF File]
Information regarding primitive trails and landmarks on the Mesa de Anguila; must be used in conjunction with a topographic map. Lajitas trailhead map [38k PDF File]
The Backcountry Big Bend's backcountry areas provide excellent opportunities for hiking, floating, and camping. more...
High Chisos campsites Information on backcountry campsites in the High Chisos. more...
Did You Know?
Local legend Hallie Stillwell once said,“Cooper’s Store was the clearing house for information; travelers always stopped to find out what had happened ahead of them.” The old store building retains this role today as the Persimmon Gap Visitor Center at the north entrance to Big Bend National Park.
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