About
Length0.3 mi
ShapeLoop
DifficultyEasy
Typical time15 min
TrailheadChisos Basin trailhead
SurfacePaved
Best seasonNovember through March. Desert trails are dangerous from May to September; the Chisos stay cooler year round.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see 🌄 Big views

Distance of Loop: 0.3 mile (0.5 km) Elevation Change: 50 feet (15 meters) Average Hiking Time: 30 minutes This easy, relaxing trail circles a low hill with excellent views of the moutain peaks surrounding the Chisos Basin, and a view through the window. Benches along the trail offer a place to sit and enjoy a classic Big Bend sunset. Dogs and other pets are not allowed on any trails in the park. Accessibility The Window View trail is paved and wheelchair accessible. It slopes gently downward to the end of the loop before returning back up to the start. The trail begins from the paved parking lot near the Chisos Mountains Lodge and Chisos Basin Visitor Center.

Tips
Fully paved and level - the one Big Bend view everybody can reach. Get there thirty minutes before sunset.
Location

Chisos Basin trailhead

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