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The Rio Grande creates a distinct environment in Big Bend National Park. Countless bird species can be found in the riverbank vegetation. The river provides water for many desert animals; look along the muddy shoreline for tracks, signs, and scat.
![]() NPS Photo/Cookie Ballou Boquillas Canyon TrailDifficulty:Moderate; Distance: 1.4 miles round trip ![]() NPS Photo/Reine Wonite Hot Springs Canyon TrailDifficulty: Moderate; Distance: 6 miles round trip This 3 mile trail (either direction) connects Daniel's Ranch and the Hot Springs. In places, it runs close to the river; in other areas along the rim of Hot Springs Canyon. This trail offers beautiful views of the Rio Grande, Chisos Mountains, and Del Carmen Mountains.
![]() NPS Photo/Jennette Jurado Hot Springs Historic TrailDifficulty: Easy; Distance: 1 mile round trip ![]() NPS Photo/Cookie Ballou Rio Grande Village Nature TrailDifficulty: Easy; Distance: 0.75 mile loop ![]() NPS Photo/Blake Trester Santa Elena Canyon TrailDifficulty: Moderate; Distance: 1.7 miles round trip This trail leads into the mouth of stunning Santa Elena Canyon. After crossing Terlingua Creek, the trail ascends on paved steps to a vista, then descends back to the water's edge, continuing into the canyon until the canyon walls meet the water. A Big Bend classic. Be prepared for mud. Trail is impassable when Terlingua Creek floods.
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Last updated: April 3, 2023