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The Window
The most popular place to watch the sunset in the park.
Plan Around The Window
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Use this detail page to confirm that the stop is worth it, then carry that decision into a trip draft while the park context is still fresh.
The Window Details
The Window is a "V" shaped cut out in the Chisos Mountains that perfectly frames the sunset every night. You can watch from the trail, or from a paved pathway that leads to an overlook behind the Basin Store. However you choose to view the sunset, it will definitely be one to remember.
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Nearby Parks Around The Window
Compare nearby parks around The Window when deciding whether to expand the route after this stop.
Nearby Points of Interest Around The Window
Use nearby POIs to quickly expand your options beyond The Window while the map context is still fresh.
1.6 mi away
Chisos Basin
The Chisos Basin's cooler climate makes it a much more hospitable home than the desert so wildlife sightings are very common, including black bears.
1.7 mi away
Chisos Campground
Most sought after campground in Big Bend. Open 24/7 year-round, with flush toilets and running water.
1.9 mi away
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.
1.9 mi away
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.
1.9 mi away
Emory Peak Trail
The strenuous 10.5 mile hike takes you to the highest point in the park with an amazing panoramic view.
