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Boquillas Canyon
A moderate 1.4 mile hike that takes you up close to the longest and deepest canyon in the park.
Plan Around Boquillas Canyon
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Boquillas Canyon Details
Boquillas Canyon is a short hike that leads to a spectacular view of the park's longest and deepest chasm. At only 1.4 miles, the hike should take you just under an hour. This hike takes you to the top of a bluff that overlooks the Rio Grande. There are sandy slopes where the canyon walls meet the river, usually a favorite with kids. In order to see more of the canyon, you may want to consider a float trip down the river which will allow you to travel all 18 miles of the canyon. In order to access this trail you should follow the road from Panther Junction to Rio Grande Village and then use the Boquillas Canyon Spur Road to reach the parking area and trail head at the end.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
1.4 miles
Estimated time
1 hour
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Boquillas Canyon
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0.5 mi away
Boquillas Canyon Overlook
The best way to see the Boquillas Canyon that doesn't require a hike.
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Ore Terminal Trail
8.8-mile strenuous hike which follows an old tramway that used to transport ore from Mexico to Texas.
0.5 mi away
Marufo Vega Loop Trail
14-mile strenuous loop through serene backcountry. This is one of the most popular long day-hikes in the park.
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Border Information
Visitors can legally enter Mexico through the Boquillas Crossing Port of Authority.
2.1 mi away
Boquillas Canyon
Located in Big Bend National Park, this awe-inspiring canyon has towering limestone walls that extend 1,500-feet into the air.
