CHISOS MOUNTAINS

The massif occupies about 8% of the park and can be visited in a day to have time to discover another facet of the Big Bend. But if you want to discover it in depth, we advise you to spend at least an afternoon hiking. Indeed, with the altitude, the vegetation changes radically. The sides of the mountains turn green, the air is fresher than in the furnace of the park, the fauna is more impressive. Thus, it is the country of the pumas and the bears (to be taken into account during your walks). We recommend that you start with a visit to the information center. Some of the most popular Chiso hikes to do in a day:

Emory Peak Trail, the highest point in the park at 2,385 meters. Once you reach the top of Emory Peak, you will enjoy a simply magical view of the Chihuahua Desert. It takes about 6 hours. The trail is very well cleared so you won't necessarily need hiking boots, good sneakers can be enough. On the other hand, you have to climb the last few meters.

Lost Mine Trail, or how a legend becomes a walking object. A ghost mine would be located on this trek. It is said that the Chisos Apaches rebelled against the Spaniards who tried to force them to work in this mine, and killed them.

The Window, a simple walk, which goes down to this window on the desert: an opening between two mountains. Ideal for watching the sunset and for an easy hike with the kids.