Watch out for falling rocks!

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User: a0628h0427 - 2/24/2005

Location: Big Bend Ranch SP - Closed Canyon Trail

Rating: 4stars

Difficulty: 2stars

Solitude:

Miles Hiked: 1.00 Mile Elapsed Time: 1 minute

Comments:

This hike is very different for Texas, one of the few slot canyons that I'm aware of, other than the Narrows in Tule Canyon in the Panhandle.

There are few boulders to climb over, so it is relatively easy. The canyon narrows to about 5 feet wide at a couple of points. During my hike, at least 2-3 rocks of the size of a fist or larger came tumbling down from above with little warning, so it really pays to stay alert.

All in all, this was a very enjoyable and beautiful hike.

Area around Big Bend Ranch SP - Closed Canyon Trail

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