Our Favorite Short Hikes in Big Bend #1

TRAILS, TRAILS, TRAILS...A few of our favorite things! We've thoroughly enjoyed the trails of Big Bend National Park over the last couple of months. Overnight trips are always fantastic adventures, but day hikes around here can be just as spectacular. Here's #1 on a list of our favorite short trails.

Lost Mine Trail (4.8 mi/RT)

This is one of our very favorites, although that's the opinion of MANY people, so it's often busy. The trail head is just two miles from our house, so I thought we'd hike it frequently, but parking is usually such a hassle that we tend to go elsewhere. BUT—the trail is scenic from beginning to end. The views are spectacular at mile 1, looking up at Casa Grande and down into Juniper Canyon. They continue to get better as you follow a series of switchbacks up to a high point of 6,850 feet. The view from the top looks down into Pine and Juniper Canyons, and distant landmarks, like Elephant Tusk, are visible, too. It's simply awe-inspiring and we highly recommend it.