Length: 11.88 mi
Est. time: 5h 30m
Gain: 3,078 ft
Loss: 2,613 ft
Max elev: 7,887 ft
Elevation profile
+3,078 ft gain · −2,613 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Pine Springs Campground (Campground)
Tejas Thru Hike
⏱ For most hikers, plan to take from seven to nine hours to complete the hike, expecially if starting at Pine Springs. This can be done as a day hike or can be done as an overnight multi-day trip.
🗓 winter, spring, summer, fall
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.