Sam Nail Ranch is a very short hike in Big Bend National Park. This hike, located in the Castolon area, takes you down to a dry wash where Sam Nail settled his family over one hundred years ago. There isn't too much of the ranch left to see, but the area…

The Rio Grande Village Nature Trail in Big Bend National Park was our favorite short hike for kids. This hike begins in the southeast corner of the park just outside the Rio Grande Village. Turn left at the four-way stop and drive to the trailhead. This hike is great for seeing…

Hot Springs Trail in Big Bend National Park is a short walk along the Rio Grande River to a small hot spring that has historical origins. This hike is located just on the west side of the tunnel on your way to Rio Grande Village. You can soak in the hot…

Boquillas Canyon Hike is a short, easy hike in the Rio Grande Village area of Big Bend National Park. At 1.4 miles roundtrip, it is mostly flat with one short climb at the beginning over a spur into the canyon. The trail does offer some shade at certain times of the…

Our favorite hike in the Chisos Basin area was the Chisos Basin Loop trail in Big Bend National Park. This trail is only 1.9 miles long, has some shade, and has little elevation change. We saw a lot of wildlife along this trail, and it is much more like our home…

The most popular hike in Big Bend National Park also has one of the smallest parking areas. Even on a day when we saw few people, this parking lot was full the first two times we drove past. Make sure to arrive at the Lost Mine Trail very early or later…