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Emory Peak Trail
The strenuous 10.5 mile hike takes you to the highest point in the park with an amazing panoramic view.
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Emory Peak Trail Details
If you want to feel on top of the world, then this is the hike for you. The Emory Peak Trail brings you to the highest point in the park, allowing for the ultimate panorama of desert, mountains, canyons and everything in between. The trail is a 10.5 mile out and back hike with plenty of amazing vistas along the way to provide much needed breaks. The last 25 feet of the trail require a scramble up a sheer rock wall, but once you reach the top, you get that amazing 360 view of the park. Most hikers spend five or six hours on this hike. To access this trail use the Chisos Basin Trailhead which is located just behind the Chisos Basin Visitor Center.
Difficulty
High
Distance
10.5 miles
Estimated time
5.5 hrs
Region
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Emory Peak Trail
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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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South Rim Trail
Must-do 11.9-mile, difficult loop that brings you to one of the best vistas in the park. South Rim is a highly recommended trail.
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Window View Trail
One of the most popular hikes in the park, Window View Trail is a moderate 5.4-mile out and back trail that leads to a beautiful pouroff.
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Basin Convenience Store
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.
