There’s a short hike in Big Bend National Park that offers incredible views. The Santa Elena Canyon Trail winds itself along until meeting up with the Terlingua Creek at the base of 1,500-foot vertical limestone cliffs. This short but sweet hike should be on everyone’s bucket list, as it’s one of the best hiking trails in the U.S.

To learn more about this hike, and others in the area, keep up to date on the National Parks Service website.

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