Size
There are 116 backcountry campsites in Big Bend National Park along with 201 miles of hiking trails, 7 picnic areas, and over 300 miles of paved and unpaved roads on which to traverse the countryside.
Geography
The elevation of the park ranges from 1,800 feet in the canyons to as high as 7,832 feet at its highest point, which is the summit of Emory Peak.
Climate
The summers in Big Bend can be scorching hot but spring and autumn are usually pleasantly warm; the winters are comparatively mild, with occasional temperatures that dip below freezing.
Trails
Self-guided day hikes through the Chisos Mountains can be made using such trails as the 9 mile long Emory Peak Trail, the 12 mile long South Rim Trail, the 4 mile long Window Trail or the nearly 5 mile long Lost Mine Trail.
Fun Fact
Float trips down the Rio Grande River that can be as short as half a day or as long as ten days can be arranged; a popular trip is the one through Boquillas Canyon, a journey which is 33 miles long and takes 2 to 3 days to complete.
Types
There is plentiful wildlife in Big Bend National Park with such mammal species as javelinas, cougars, mule deer, black bears, coyotes, gray foxes and as many as 20 separate types of bats.
