Santa Elena Canyon

Santa Elena Canyon is a 1.6-mile out-and-back foot trail in Big Bend National Park, Texas. It climbs 80 ft to a high point of 2,273 ft. Difficulty: easy, from the NPS hiking-rating formula.

0.8 mione way
1.6 miround trip
80 ftelevation gain
2,273 fthigh point
Easydifficulty

From the National Park Service

Hike Into Santa Elena Canyon
1.6 miles round trip (2.6 km) 80 feet elevation gain (26m)
Read the official NPS description

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