Upper Burro Mesa Pouroff Trail
The Upper Burro Mesa Pouroff Trail is a moderate 4.5 mile out and back trail that leads to the top of a dry waterfall.
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Upper Burro Mesa Pouroff Trail Details
The Upper Burro Mesa Pouroff Trail is a moderate 4.5 mile out and back trail that leads to the top of a dry waterfall that general takes around 2.5 hours to complete. There is a natural arch you can scramble up to if you wish, or you can just enjoy the smaller canyons you hike through to reach the end. The generally flat nature of the trail makes it ideal for all skill levels, including children. The view from the top is spectacular and the various trail options make this one of the top ten most popular hikes in Big Bend. Because you are following a dry wash downstream as your trail, be sure to remember which drainages you followed on the way out so you can follow the same ones back. You can access the Upper Burro Mesa Pouroff Trailhead off of Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive by taking a right just below Sotol Vista and parking at the end of the spur road.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
4.5 mile
Estimated time
2.5 hours
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Upper Burro Mesa Pouroff Trail
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1.0 mi away
Sotol Vista
Sotol Vista is the best place to watch the sunset over the Chisos Mountains.
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Sotol Vista Overlook
This stunning vista offers a view of the entire western side of the park from its high position above the desert.
1.0 mi away
Blue Creek Ranch Overlook
Stop here for a view of the valley and one of the last remaining historic structures.
1.2 mi away
Homer Wilson Ranch
The Homer Wilson Ranch was one of the largest ranches in the area before the park was established, and the headquarters/main house is still well intact.
1.4 mi away
Ward Spring Trail
The Ward Spring Trail is a moderate, 2.9 mile out and back trail and the trailhead can be accessed at mile marker 5.5 on the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive.
