Window Trail in Big Bend National Park
The Window Trail in Big Bend National Park offers hikers a diverse journey through varied terrains, including desert landscapes, forested areas, and rocky paths. The trail culminates at a distinctive rock formation known as "The Window," providing expansive views of the Chihuahuan Desert below and distant mountains. While the descent to the Window is relatively gentle, the return journey involves a more strenuous ascent. #Hiking #Rock #Overlook #Nature
- Distance: 5.5 mi
- Elevation gain: 942 ft
- Maximum elevation: 5,384 ft
- Elevation loss: 942 ft
- Minimum elevation: 4,442 ft
- Moving time: 1 h 57 m
- Moving speed: 2.8 mph
- Maximum speed: 4.3 mph
- Total time: 2 h 6 m
- Global speed: 2.6 mph
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- Distance: 5.5 mi
- Elevation gain: 942 ft
- Maximum elevation: 5,384 ft
- Elevation loss: 942 ft
- Minimum elevation: 4,442 ft
- Moving time: 1 h 57 m
- Moving speed: 2.8 mph
- Maximum speed: 4.3 mph
- Total time: 2 h 6 m
- Global speed: 2.6 mph
About this trail
Name: Window Trail in Big Bend National Park trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track
Start: Window Trail, Brewster County, Texas, United States (29.27054 -103.30159)
End: Window Trail, Brewster County, Texas, United States (29.27052 -103.30155)
Coordinates: 29.27052 -103.33087 29.28079 -103.30155
Topography: Brewster County topographic map, elevation, terrain
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