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Boot Canyon

Length: 2.56 mi

Est. time: 1h 12m

Gain: 647 ft

Loss: 375 ft

Max elev: 7,253 ft

NetworkTrail class 3Nativehike

Elevation profile

+647 ft gain · −375 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Chisos Basin Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)

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Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.

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