Lower Burro Mesa Pouroff Geology Walk

The desert landscape that characterizes Big Bend National Park now was not always a desert! As recently as 75 million years ago, Big Bend was covered by a shallow inland sea. And 32 to 25 ma, cataclysmic volcanic activity created a vastly different landscape. Join Volunteer J. Sumrall for an exploration of some of the defining features of the resulting landscape.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

The Lower Burro Mesa Pouroff is on a spur road off the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive. The spur road is well-marked and is halfway between Sotol Vista and the Chimneys Trail. The trailhead is located at the end of the spur road.

Schedule

Event Type

• Walk