Event

Ancient Water Will Cure Your Ails

Big Bend National Park

Fee:

Free.

Location:

The Hot Springs are on the east side of the park. Take the Hot Springs road to the parking lot, then walk to the Hot Springs trailhead. The drive to the trailhead is down a 2-mile gravel road which descends to a rough, narrow wash. Motor homes and oversize vehicles are prohibited on the one-way sections of the Hot Springs road.

Dates & Times

Date:

Monday, January 2, 2023

Time:

9:00 AM

Duration:

1 hour

Type of Event

Walk

Description

Promises of healing waters brought people of all walks of life to the Langford Hot Springs.  Join Ranger T. Porter and explore the history of the hot springs and the people who were drawn to it.  Bring water, good walking shoes, a hat, and a swimsuit (if you choose to get into the hot springs). Approximately 1-mile moderate hike.  Meet at the Historic Hot Springs Trailhead. 1-hour.

Note: the drive to the trailhead is down a 2-mile gravel road which descends to a rough, narrow wash.  Motor homes and oversize vehicles are prohibited on the one-way sections of the Hot Springs road. 

Reservation or Registration: No