Persimmon Gap to Panther Junction
28 miles (45km)
This road connects the north entrance to park headquarters at Panther Junction. From Persimmon Gap, the road descends a long, gentle, gravel slope to Tornillo creek and Tornillo Flat. The Rosillos Mountains rise to the west; to the east the Dead Horse Mountains dominate the skyline. Highlights include trails to Dog Canyon and Devil's Den, the Fossil Bone Exhibit, and the Tornillo Creek hoodoos.

Panther Junction to Rio Grande Village
21 miles (34km)
From Panther Junction you can head southeast toward the Rio Grande and Boquillas Canyon. In twenty miles, the road descends nearly two thousand feet. Along the way are Dugout Wells picnic area and nature trail, the Hot Springs Historic District, and the Rio Grande Village developed area. Boquillas Canyon is the longest canyon of the Rio Grande within the park.

Maverick Entrance Station to Panther Junction
23 miles (37km)
This drive, through dtriking desert scenery, has excellent views of the surrounding mountains. Several roadside exhibits describe wildife that might be seen along the drive. Junctions for the Chisos Basin road and Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive are located along this route.

Chisos Basin Road
6 miles (10km)
This road climbs five miles up Green Gulch then drops into the Chisos Basin. The road grade is deceiving, being as much as 15% in places. This road was constructed in the 1930s, and provides breathtaking views of the desert and the mountains. Caution: Not recommended for trailers longer than 20 feet or RVs over 24 feet because of sharp curves and steep grades.

Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive
30 miles (48km)
This road leads to Castolon and Santa Elena Canyon, skirting the Chisos Mountains and descending to the Rio Grande. Spectacular historic and geologic features are highlights of this route.

The eight-mile road section from Castolon to Santa Elena Canyon is subject to flooding during late summer rains, and may be closed on occasion.