Chisos Mountains - Wikipedia
The Chisos Mountains, also known as the Chisos, are a mountain range located in the Big Bend area of the Trans-Pecos region of Texas, United States. [1] The mountain system covers 40 square miles (104 square km) and is contained entirely within the boundaries of Big Bend National Park , making it the only mountain range in the United States ...
Chisos Mountains - Visit Big Bend
The Chisos Mountains are the heart of Big Bend National Park. They extend twenty miles from Punta de la Sierra in the southwest to Panther Junction in the northeast. It is the only mountain range totally contained within a single national park.
Chisos Mountains - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2025) - Tripadvisor
The Chisos Mountains are right in the heart of Big Bend National Park. They are beautiful and there are many wonderful trails and sights in this part of the park. This is a do not miss area of the park. There are many good hiking trails including Emory Peak and The Lost Mine Trail.
Chisos Mountains | Big Bend, National Park, Texas | Britannica
Chisos Mountains, mountain system covering 40 square miles (104 square km) along the Rio Grande in southwestern Texas, U.S. The Chisos form the state’s third highest mountain group, culminating at Emory Peak (7,825 feet [2,385 metres]). …
Mountain Hikes - U.S. National Park Service
The Chisos Mountains contain some of the most rewarding day hikes in Big Bend, especially during the summer months when it is too hot to hike at lower elevations in the park. It is not uncommon to see tracks and scat of black bear, mountain lion, and gray fox along Chisos Mountains trails.
Chisos Mountains: Guardians of Big Bend National Park
Apr 30, 2024 · The heart of Big Bend National Park, the Chisos Mountains, extends twenty miles from Punta de la Sierra in the southwest to Panther Junction in the northeast. It is the only mountain range wholly contained within a single U.S. National Park.
Chisos Mountains - TSHA
May 13, 2022 · The Chisos Mountains are the heart of Big Bend National Park in southern Brewster County (at 29°16' N, 103°18' W). They extend twenty miles from Punta de la Sierra in the southwest to Panther Junction in the northeast.
9 Spectacular Hikes In The Chisos Mountains You Can’t-Miss!
Nov 5, 2023 · Explore top hikes in the Chisos Mountains for stunning views & wild adventures you can't miss! Strap on your boots and fill up your water bottles; we’re about to dive into the rugged heart of West Texas.
Chisos Mountains and the North, Big Bend National Park, Texas
Dramatic mountain range at the center of Big Bend National Park, with significantly cooler conditions compared to the desert lowlands. Crossed by many trails. Reached from the north by US 385, which passes other features of interest including the …
The Trail to Emory Peak, Big Bend National Park - American Southwest
Emory Peak is the highest summit in the Chisos Mountains of Big Bend National Park, Texas, and is reached by a 4.5 mile hike partly along the Pinnacles Trail, ascending 2,500 feet through colorful, volcanic rocks