Persimmon Gap
Persimmon Gap is home to a visitor center, auto trail and hiking trails that show off the desert at its finest.
Plan Around Persimmon Gap
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Persimmon Gap Details
Persimmon Gap occupies the northernmost part of the park and its visitor center is one of the most visited due to its location. It is open from November - April. Persimmon Gap is also home to the Dagger Flat Auto Trail which is one of the most popular improved dirt roads in the park; giving you the feeling of hiking through the desert without ever having to leave your car. A couple great hikes and a lot of desert scenery make Persimmon Gap a great place to explore. Also, be sure to check out the newly improved Fossil Bone Exhibit.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Persimmon Gap
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Permsimon Gap
Millions of years of erosion have transformed this once colossal mountain range into a collection of rolling hills.
0.6 mi away
Persimmon Gap Visitor Center
This visitor center is located at the north entrance to the park and is a great place to gather all the information you could need to start off your Big Bend experience.
3.6 mi away
Dog Canyon Trail
A moderate 4.3-mile trail that is flat and easy to navigate and leads to a great canyon for hiking.
3.6 mi away
Dog Canyon Trailhead
Beginning point of the two northernmost hikes in the park, with a range of difficulty level so anyone can participate.
3.6 mi away
Devil's Den Trail
Access this trailhead by parking at the Dog Canyon Trailhead and following the trail for 1.5 miles.
