Pine Canyon Trail
An easy 2.6-mile out and back trail that packs a lot of scenery into a short distance.
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Pine Canyon Trail Details
Pine Canyon Trail is a quick and easy hike that packs a lot of scenery into a short distance. The trail is 2.6-miles out and back. You'll follow the trail from a desert meadow into the Pine Canyon and then to a dense juniper forest - the wildflowers are particularly beautiful on this trail. The wide variety of habitats means that there is a possibility for a wide variety of wildlife sightings! This family friendly hike can be accessed via Pine Canyon Road which sits about nine miles west of the Panther Junction Visitor Center. Take a right onto the road and travel down it about seven miles, the road dead ends at the trailhead.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
2.6 miles
Estimated time
50 minutes
Region
N/A
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Chisos Mountains Lodge
Only lodging available within Big Bend. It has direct access to hikes and other Chisos Basin activities.
4.4 mi away
Chisos Basin Visitor Center
Open 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. year-round with daily, brief lunch-break closures and reduced hours on Christmas Day.
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Basin Convenience Store
Providing everything travelers need year-round during regular business hours.
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Big Bend National Park
A swath of Chihuahuan Desert larger than the state of Rhode Island is protected at Big Bend National Park, located in West Texas along the U.S.-Mexico border.
