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May 30, 2023 · Driving to White Sands National Park Is Worth the 800-Mile Journey Find wineries, watermelons, history, and hikes on the long route across West Texas to New Mexico.
- Emory Peak
- South Rim Trail
- Emory Peak + South Rim Trail
Distance: 10.4 miles | Difficulty: Strenuous | Time: 5 to 7 hours If you want to stand on the highest peak in the Chisos Mountains and Big Bend National Park, put Emory Peak on your list. This is a tough hike but the views over the park are awesome. Learn more in our Guide to Hiking Emory Peak. Emory Peak | Texas New Mexico Road Trip Itinerary
Distance: 12.6 miles | Difficulty: Strenuous | Time: 6 to 8 hours Starting in the Chisos Basin, you will steadily climb up to the South Rim, where jaw-dropping views of the Chihuahuan Desert await. This hike is done as a loop and you have the option to add on Emory Peak. Learn more in our Guide to the South Rim Trail. South Rim Trail
Distance: 15.6 miles | Difficulty: Strenuous | Time: 7.5 to 9.5 hours This is the ultimate hiking experience in Big Bend National Park. Hike the complete South Rim Trail and top it off with the climb up to Emory Peak for unbeatable views of the Chisos Mountain Range and Chihuahuan Desert. Learn more in our Guide to the South Rim Trail.
- Home (North Texas) to Whites City, NM ( 454 miles, about 7 hour. Destination is in a different time zone.) Place Visited: Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
- Whites City, NM to Alamogordo, NM (166 miles, about 3 hour.) Places Visited: Carlsbad Caverns NP in the morning and did Natural Entrance Self-Guided Trail.
- Alamogordo, NM to Tucson, AZ (349 miles, about 5 hours. Destination is in a different time zone.) Places Visited: White Sands National Park for more fun.
- Tucson, AZ to Holbrook, AZ (237 miles, about 4.5 hours.) Place Visited: Petrified Forest National Park. A place to see petrified wood from sizes as tiny as your fingernail to as big as an old Elm tree.
Jul 2, 2019 · Texas Road Trip Itinerary: San Antonio to El Paso via Big Bend & White Sands. Big Bend National Park is in a remote pocket of southwest Texas right on the Mexico border, seven hours from San Antonio and about six hours from El Paso. If you want to go, you’ve got to drive.
Sep 8, 2023 · A guide to where to stay near White Sands National Park, from boutique Western hotels, to gorgeous glamping domes, to a converted art gallery.
May 16, 2022 · From where to stay to what to do, this White Sands National Park guide offers everything that you need to know to make your trip a success!
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These pure white dunes create a fun place to explore, for both kids and adults. Hike out into the dunes, learn about ... White Sands National Park Travel Guide. Best things to do in White Sands, best hikes, itinerary, maps, photos, how to plan your visit.
