5.6 mi from the trailheadCottonwood (Big Bend, TX)
Campground · TX
3.9 mi out & back · 497 ft gain · 3,037 ft high point · Moderate
Via Mule Ears (1.9 mi)
In Big Bend National Park · TX · National Park Service
This 3.9-mile out and back spur from Mule Ears reaches Mule Ears Overlook in Big Bend National Park.
497 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. 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.
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