Laguna Meadows

Big Bend National Park

moderate

Length: 4.52 mi

Est. time: 2h

Gain: 617 ft

Loss: 1,489 ft

Max elev: 7,019 ft

NetworkTrail class 3Nativehike

Elevation profile

+617 ft gain · −1,489 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Chisos Basin Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)

Build a loop

stitched loop

Basin Loop-Pinnacles + Laguna Meadows

5 mi · +617 ft · ~2.3 hr (est.)

Connects to:

Basin Loop-Pinnacles Laguna Meadows Campsite Spur LM3 Basin Loop Colima South Rim Pinnacles Blue Creek

Connect the dots

Journeys:

Everett Townsend

Plan smart, verify on site

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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