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18.4 mi
Distance
3,514 ft
Elev. Gain
7h 35m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't have an editorial description for Elephant Tusk Trail in our cache yet. The planning stats above (distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type) come from the source listed on this trail.
For current conditions, closures, and route notes, check the official sources below — they're the authority for this trail, not us. 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
Trail Details
- No dogs
- Kid-friendly
- Route Type
- Out & Back
- Surface
- Dirt
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.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:432-477-2251
- Address:1 Panther Junction · Big Bend National Park, TX · 79834
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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.
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