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S Rim Trail, Big Bend National Park

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#3 of 6 in Outdoors in Big Bend National Park
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  • By DallasMomDadKids On January 27, 2018
    We knew we wanted to "hike the South Rim" -- lucky for me, I really had no idea what to expect other than it was a full day hike. If I had known more in advance, I may have not attempted this Bucket L...  more »
  • By Mayandollar On December 3, 2017
    Cresting a nondescript meadow at the south rim, your jaw drops open as you see for hundreds of miles in all directions. This hike is a MUST! Park volunteer recommended ascending the Pinnacles and we a...  more »
  • By jeniusk On December 1, 2017
    Great Hike - we were only planning to do the 12 miles or so of the South Rim Loop but inadvertently did the additional 3 miles of Northeast Rim Loop & glad we did - the views from both trails were inc...  more »
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