Big Bend - South Rim Photos

View from Southeast Rim trail (South Rim) (Photo by oliverd)

This must be one of the nicest views in Texas. (Photo by Blaze)

The views along the trails are simply awesome! (Photo by Blaze)

There are interesting rock formations you can see from the trail. (Photo by Blaze)

The Rim provides beautiful views of the park. (Photo by Blaze)

Part of the Southeast Rim trail is closed from Feb 1 - Jul 15 due to the Peregrine Falcon breeding season. (Photo by Blaze)

The view from the South Rim is simply spectacular. Photos can never do it justice. (Photo by Blaze)

There are many routes up the Chisos Mointains. This display map at the trailhead shows the various trails you can take. (Photo by Blaze)

My lumbar pack and walking stick at the South Rim. (Photo by JHager)

I beieve these are the "Pinnacles" (Photo by JHager)

One of three deer found together on the trail shortly before I reached the South Rim. (Photo by JHager)

A view from the trail on the return trip. (Photo by JHager)

The South Rim trail starts off easy, but you can see in the distance where this will take you. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

This bunny along the trail did not seem too afraid of humans. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

After reaching the Ridgetop there's still some climbing to do. But there's also some interesting sights to keep your mind preoccupied. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

The first view of the South Rim that you are likely to see. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

The trail mostly follows the edge of the South Rim towards the northeast. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

At some points along the South Rim the dropoff is so steep we got a bit nervous just reaching the camera over the edge for a shot. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

Like the rabbit before it, this Alligator Lizard did not seem too scared of people. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

The portion of the trail that travels along the creekbed at times feels claustrophobic compared to the open vistas of the South Rim. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

This interesting spire is called Boot Rock. Study its shape to understand why. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

Southwest Rim (Photo by pixistixs)

View of me standing on the rim. (Photo by omgjoz)