Hiking at Big Bend, Guadalupe Mountains & Carlsbad Caverns

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- I enjoy getting my heart going on my bike or on trails
- Nothing beats the thrill of taking on a rewarding climb or ride on varied terrain with inclines
- Let’s keep moving — occasional stops only, please
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Hotel check-in from 3:00 p.m. The activity level for this program is "Outdoor: Spirited". Participants must be able to hike several miles daily over varied terrain in order to visit most locations on this program. Remember to bring your nametag (sent previously).
<...This is a long travel day with lots of great breaks. Getting on/off a minibus; driving 300 miles over the course of the day, approximately 5.5 hours riding time. There is no reserved seating; participants must be willing to rotate seats throughout the program. Several...
Getting on/off a minibus; driving 150 miles over the course of the day, approximately 3.25 hours riding time. Two separate hikes totaling approx. 6.4 miles over varied terrain. We will also explore historic sites by foot. The Santa Elena Canyon trail may be challengin...
Getting on/off a minibus; driving 100 miles over the course of the day, approximately 2.25 hours. Today we will explore the heart of Big Bend National Park, hiking approximately 5 miles. You'll need to carry all the drinking water that you will need for the day; we re...
Getting on/off a minibus; driving 125 miles over the course of the day, approximately 3 hours riding time. Today we will travel to Boquillas, Mexico; you will need your passport or other approved documentation. Also, you may want to bring a little cash as there are se...
Getting on/off a minibus; driving 290 miles over the course of the day, approximately 5.25 hours riding time. This is a travel day with lots of great stops and activities along the way. This afternoon, we will hike down into Carlsbad Caverns, approximately 3 miles.
Getting on/off a minibus; driving 160 miles over the course of the day, approximately 3 hours riding time. We will explore Guadalupe Mountains National Park with a hike of almost 7 miles. You'll need to carry all the drinking water that you will need for the day; we r...
Hotel check-out by 12:00 Noon.
If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are included in your Information Packet for that pr...
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