Emory Peak Trail is a roundtrip hike to the highest point in Big Bend National Park that rewards hikers with breathtaking panoramic views. Located near Terlingua, the 8.5-mile out-and-back trail is used for hiking and walking. It is moderately busy and rated as difficult, with sections of rock scrambling up a sheer wall at the end of the hike. The hike begins at the Basin Trailhead and follows the Pinnacles trail for 3.5 miles before cutting off and heading up to the summit for about a mile. Surrounded by stunning wildflowers and fantastic views, the path usually takes most hikers approximately five to six hours for the roundtrip journey.
Big Bend National Park: Big Bend National Park, TX, Phone: 432-477-2251
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