Hiking in the Unspoiled Beauty of Big Bend

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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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Check-in 4:00-5:00 p.m. Getting in/out of a shuttle van.
Upon arrival, check-in at the Oasis Lodge behind the main office at Far Flung Outdoor Center. Here you will register with the program staff, get any updated information, confirm the time and location of th...
Getting in/out of a van. Morning hike about 2 miles round-trip; bentonite flats with ancient petroglyphs. Afternoon hike about 4.5 miles; several stream crossings. Elevation gain 500 feet.
Heading into a remote area of Big Bend National Park, we will hike on the...
Getting in/out of a van. Morning hike about 3 miles total; a portion along a canyon wall with sheer cliffs on one side, long portions of hike with little shade. Minimal elevation change. Afternoon hike is to the entrance of Boquillas Canyon. 1.5 miles round trip. Brin...
Getting in/out of a van. Morning hike up to 3 miles; uneven terrain, crossing multiple creek beds. Afternoon hike up to 2 miles, multiple steps along a canyon wall. Elevation gain (on the trail is) 200 feet.
Our first stop will be the oasis at Sam Nail Ranch. It...
Getting in/out of a van. Morning hike about 5 miles; long portions uphill, trail differs between rocky and a well-worn trail, some steep declines in terrain on one side. Elevation up to 6,850 feet.
In the Chisos Mountains, we will set out for a spectacular hike ...
Check-out 11:00 a.m.
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 program. We ...
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