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Big Bend National Park hiking guide

Boquillas Canyon Trail

A 1.4-mile out-and-back with 390 ft of climbing in Rio Grande Village, rated easy.

Boquillas Canyon Trail, Big Bend National Park
Photo: NPS/M. Schuler

Key facts

Length
1.4 mi (2.2 km)
Elevation gain
390 ft (119 m)
Route type
Out and back
Difficulty
Easy
Area
Rio Grande Village
Highest point
2,147 ft
Lowest point
1,799 ft

About Boquillas Canyon Trail

Follow a path that leads to the edge of a stunning canyon carved by the Rio Grande. Ancient mortar holes dot the landscape, remnants of past inhabitants. The trail offers breathtaking views of sheer cliffs and meandering riverfront, with opportunities to spot diverse bird species and desert wildlife. Visitors may catch a glimpse of locals from across the river, adding a unique cultural element to the natural beauty of the area.

Route map

Route map of Boquillas Canyon Trail in Big Bend National Park500 ftN
Start and finishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Boquillas Canyon Trail1,8001,9002,0002,1000.00.51.0Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 2,147 ftLow 1,799 ft
Elevation runs from 1,799 ft to 2,147 ft over 1.3 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

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