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Burro Spring

Inside Big Bend National Park

1.2 mi one way · 169 ft climb · 3,320 ft high point · Easy

In Big Bend National Park · TX · National Park Service

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About this hike

Burro Spring runs 1.2 miles one way to 3,320 feet in Big Bend National Park.

Elevation

155 ft of gain and 169 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

7.5 mi from the trailhead
Chisos Basin Group Campground (Big Bend, TX)
Campground · TX

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

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Nearby reading

Burro Mesa

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: 1.2 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 155 ft
Descent: 169 ft
High point: 3,320 ft
Low point: 3,185 ft
Difficulty: Easy
Managed by: National Park Service
State: TX
Camps within 15 mi: 6
Trailhead: 29.2309° N · 103.4175° W

Get directions Open the map

7.5 mi from the trailhead

Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, TX)

Campground · TX

7.6 mi from the trailhead

Chisos Basin Campground

Campground · TX

7 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

Summits Townsend Point
Inside Big Bend National Park
Camp 3 mi away

0.0 mi one way · Moderate

Big Bend National Park · Camp 3 mi away

Blue Creek

Ends at Homer Wilson Ranch Overlook
Inside Big Bend National Park
2,625 ft of climbing

5.9 mi one way · 2,625 ft climb · Moderate

Big Bend National Park · Camp 6 mi away

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

Big Bend National Park · Camp under a mile away

Dodson

Ends at Homer Wilson Ranch Overlook
Inside Big Bend National Park
2,330 ft of climbing

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

Big Bend National Park · Camp 6 mi away

Signal

Cell coverage here

VerizonLTE · Poor
AT&TLTE · Poor

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

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Weather

7-day forecast

Fri94°75°Mostly Sunny
Sat95°76°Mostly Sunny
Sun93°75°Chance Rain Showers
Mon94°75°Mostly Sunny
Tue92°74°Mostly Sunny
Wed90°73°Partly Sunny
Thu91°Slight Chance Rain Showers

Fri: Mostly Sunny · wind 5 to 10 mph S

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