National Geographic  Big Bend National Park Day Hikes Topographic Map Guide

• Big Bend National Park is named for the large bend in the Rio Grande forming the park's southern boundary
• From its highest point at Emory Peak (7,825 ft.) to its lowest at Rio Grande Village (1,850 ft.), there is a hike for everyone to explore at Big Bend National Park
• The park is hottest in May and June, and autumn and spring are popular times to visit—but the higher elevations of the Chisos Mountains can provide relief from summer heat
• The map includes 18 hikes organized by environment—Chihuahuan Desert, Chisos Mountains and the Rio Grande
• The hikes range in difficulty and distance to help visitors select the best trail for their timing, abilities and location within the park
• Each hike includes directions to the trailhead, an elevation profile, total elevation gain, trail mileage, total distance and an estimate of the degree of difficulty
• Trail descriptions found on the next page will help you find the hikes that best suit your interests and conditioning
• Built for all levels of hiking enthusiasts
• National Geographic Topographic Map Guides are more convenient and easier to use than folded maps
• Printed on "Backcountry Tough" waterproof, tear-resistant paper with stainless-steel staples
• 27% of the proceeds from the sale of this map fund the National Geographic Society's work in the areas of science, exploration, conservation and education

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