11.0 mi
Distance
2,320 ft
Elev. Gain
4h 38m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Dodson Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
National Park Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,296 ft |
| High point | 4.5 mi | 1,614 ft |
| End | 11.0 mi | 1,213 ft |
Trail Details
- No dogs
- Route Type
- Point to Point
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Source of truth
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Terlingua, TX · about 12 mi away
- County:
- Brewster County, TX
- Jurisdiction:
- Big Bend National Park · National Park Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:432-477-2251
- Address:1 Panther Junction · Big Bend National Park, TX · 79834
Reviews
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Nearby Trails
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
ReservableBig Bend - Outer Mountain Loop Backcountry
1.7 mi away · TX
South Rim 4 Loop Backpacking Site
3.4 mi away · TX
ReservableToll Mountain (TM1) Campground
5 mi away · TX
ReservableJuniper Flats 1
5.4 mi away · TX
ReservableChisos Basin Campground - Big Bend National Park
5.6 mi away · TX
ReservableSouth Rim Backcountry Sites
5.7 mi away · TX
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