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Chisos Mountain Window View
A paved 0.3 mile path leads to an amazing view of The Window that is especially popular at sunset.
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Chisos Mountain Window View Details
There is a paved path right by the Basin Store that takes you 0.3 miles and brings you to an excellent spot to watch the sunset through The Window. The Window is a natural dip in the rock that has made a perfect frame to the sunset. This short path by the convenience store, allows you to see one of the most magnificent sunsets in the park without any hassle. Even if you plan on hiking The Window Trail, it is worth seeing it from this perspective as well so you can appreciate the splendor of it from up close and in the context of the park as a whole.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
0.3 miles
Estimated time
5 min
Region
N/A
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Providing everything travelers need year-round during regular business hours.
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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.
