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Burro Spring Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. TX
  3. …West Texas
  4. Big Bend National Park
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“A short trail with a spring at the end (may or may not have water) and lots of interesting geology along the way. ”

Kaleb Kleiss Hoeft
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1.2

Miles

1.9

KM

Point to Point

3,307' 1,008 m

High

3,195' 974 m

Low

119' 36 m

Up

99' 30 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

17%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs No Dogs

Features Wildlife

Need to Know

There is a wash at the beginning of the trail that is subject to flash floods during the wet season.

Description

The spring isn't guaranteed to have water in it based on the season but there are several interesting displays of geology in the form of walls and boulders. Keep an eye out for a couple geodes scattered in with the rubble along the trail. Remember to always leave what you find.

Flora & Fauna

Walking Stick Cactus and Prickly Pear grow along the entire trail.

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Land Manager: NPS - Big Bend National Park

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Kaleb Kleiss Hoeft
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  3.3 from 4 votes

#27

in Big Bend National Park

#27555

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#27

in Big Bend National Park

#684

in Texas

#27,555

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Bird nest in a cactus on the side of the trail. Big Bend is great for birding, so keep your eyes out as you hike the trail.
Dec 12, 2021 near Big Ben…, TX
The nearby wash
Apr 19, 2018 near Big Ben…, TX
Heading Toward the Spring
Apr 19, 2018 near Big Ben…, TX
Walking Stick Cactus Next to Boulders
Apr 19, 2018 near Big Ben…, TX
Hills North of Trail
Apr 19, 2018 near Big Ben…, TX

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Nov 13, 2021
David Hitchcock
Oct 14, 2018
Patti B
Round trip 2.4 miles, no shade, nice but no wow. Spring was dry but could see all the trees that grow from spring
Mar 12, 2018
Kaleb Kleiss Hoeft
2.4mi — 0h 45m

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