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Santa Elena Canyon

Near Santa Elena Canyon Overlook
Inside Big Bend National Park

1.4 mi one way · 681 ft climb · 2,296 ft high point · Moderate

In Big Bend National Park · TX · National Park Service

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About this hike

Santa Elena Canyon climbs 681 feet in Big Bend National Park, with views of Santa Elena Canyon Overlook nearby.

Elevation

681 ft of gain and 605 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

5.8 mi from the trailhead
Cottonwood Campground
Campground · TX

More hikes nearby

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Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Santa Elena Canyon OverlookNearby · 0.6 mi in

Nearby reading

Terlingua Creek

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 1.4 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 681 ft
Descent: 605 ft
High point: 2,296 ft
Low point: 2,148 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Managed by: National Park Service
State: TX
Camps within 15 mi: 2
Trailhead: 29.1656° N · 103.6123° W

Get directions Open the map

5.8 mi from the trailhead

Cottonwood (Big Bend, TX)

Campground · TX

20 mi from you

Window

Ends at The Window Pour Off
Inside Big Bend National Park
1,965 ft of climbing

7.5 mi of trails · 1,965 ft climb · Moderate

Big Bend National Park · Camp 1 mi away

East Rim Campsite Spur NE2

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Camp 3 mi away

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Blue Creek

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Pinnacles

Ends at Pinnacles Pass
Inside Big Bend National Park
1,632 ft of climbing

2.8 mi one way · 1,632 ft climb · Moderate

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Dodson

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2,330 ft of climbing

11.5 mi one way · 2,330 ft climb · Easy

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