Texas' Window Trail Leads To A Magnificent Hidden Oasis
By Lisa Sammons|Published July 06, 2021
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Lisa loves animals and has dogs, rats, cats, guinea pigs, and snakes. She is passionate about animal rescue, particularly fixing stray cats. She also likes reading, playing Pokemon Go, and watching movies. Her dog Cece is the best dog in the whole world. You can reach Lisa at lsammons@onlyinyourstate.com
As any resident of Texas knows, the Lone Star State has no shortage of great trails. Our magnificent scenery and huge size lends itself well to a virtually unlimited number of places for hiking. At nearly 800,000 acres, it goes without saying that Big Bend National Park has a variety of paths for visitors to explore. With over 75 marked trails, there’s plenty to see here. One of the most popular trails in the park is the Window Trail. This five-mile trek may be a bit of a hike in the Texas heat, but the views are definitely worth it!
How magical is this scenery? It will remind you of everything great about Texas.
There are few things as awe-inspiring as seeing cliffs rise high above you. With so much space, you may hike the entire trail and not see another person.
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Texas has some really majestic terrain. This trail will take you through scrubland, cliffs, and a basin. A lot of the footing is very rocky, so make sure you have on good shoes.
Bring plenty of water and protein bars! The first part of the hike is mostly downhill and fairly easy, but the trip back is a bit of a climb. There isn't much shade, so you'll want to be well-hydrated.
