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South Rim

Length: 2.01 mi

Est. time: 54m

Gain: 261 ft

Loss: 496 ft

Max elev: 7,340 ft

Point-to-pointTrail class 3Nativehike

Elevation profile

+261 ft gain · −496 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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