Stargazing at Big Bend National Park — 8 hand-verified trails with the data below, and a guided option if you'd rather not plan it yourself.
The moon rules the Milky Way: aim for the nights around Aug 13, when it's near-new — 68% lit tonight. Times are computed for Big Bend National Park's own timezone, not yours.
| Trail | Length | Gain | Dog | Kids | Shade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Window View Trail | 0.3 mi | 50 ft | No | 0+ | 5% |
| Chihuahuan Desert Nature Trail | 0.5 mi | 30 ft | No | 3+ | 15% |
| Santa Elena Canyon Trail | 1.6 mi | 80 ft | No | 6+ | 25% |
| Chisos Basin Loop Trail | 2 mi | — | No | 6+ | 50% |
| Lost Mine Trail | 4.8 mi | 1100 ft | No | 9+ | 40% |
| Window Trail | 5.5 mi | 1000 ft | No | 10+ | 35% |
| Emory Peak Trail | 10.5 mi | 2500 ft | No | 14+ | 35% |
| South Rim Trail | 12.5 mi | 1700 ft | No | 14+ | 40% |
This guide is backed by 8 hand-verified trails — length, elevation gain and shade for each are in the data table above.
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