Great views - go late in the day

Sunset from Lost Mine trail
Sunset from Lost Mine trail
User: oliverd - 10/27/2017

Location: Big Bend - Lost Mine Trail

Rating: 5stars
Difficulty: 4stars  Solitude: 4point5stars
Miles Hiked: 6.20 Miles  Elapsed Time: 3 hours

Comments:

One of my favourite Big Bend walks... much shorter and easier than Emory Peak / South Rim, but offers great views over the Chisos mountains. I went late afternoon, and had the top to myself for almost an hour as the sun set. Go early - or late - and avoid the crowds!

More details and photos: https://hikingtheworld.blog/2017/10/28/lost-mine-trail-big-bend-np/



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Sunset from Lost Mine trail
Area around Big Bend - Lost Mine Trail
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