Moderate

The Window (Big Bend)

Texas

Distance5.6 mi
Est. time~2 hr 19 min
Elevation gain900 ft
RouteOut & back
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The Window (Big Bend) is a moderate 5.6-mile out & back hike in Texas with about 900 ft of elevation gain. a pour-off framing the desert (downhill out, uphill back).

This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead before navigating. Check conditions, permits, and weather before you go — trails close, and mountain weather turns fast.

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