Big Bend National Park hiking guide
Hot Springs Historic Trail
A 1.2-mile loop with 140 ft of climbing in Rio Grande Village, rated easy.
Key facts
- Length
- 1.2 mi (1.9 km)
- Elevation gain
- 140 ft (42 m)
- Route type
- Loop
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Area
- Rio Grande Village
- Highest point
- 2,186 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,844 ft
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes
- Bikes
- Allowed
- Horses
- Allowed
About Hot Springs Historic Trail
Remains of J.O. Langford's early 1900s resort line the way in, including a former store and post office where mail was once collected. The 105°F spring sits on the north bank of the Rio Grande, contained by the foundation of the old bathhouse, with limestone cliffs nearby marked by ancient rock art. A loop above the river offers wide views, though the spring can flood when the river runs high.
Route map
This route was checked by Parka editors.
