7.0 mi
Distance
1,145 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 49m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Mule Ears - Smoky Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail in Big Bend National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Brewster County, Texas. It is 7 miles long and gains 1,145 feet. The nearest town is Terlingua, Texas, about 10 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 879 ft |
| High point | 2.9 mi | 983 ft |
| End | 7.0 mi | 879 ft |
Trail Details
- No dogs
- Route Type
- Out & Back
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 10 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
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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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