19.1 mi
Distance
6,677 ft
Elev. Gain
8h 26m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Santa Elena Canyon River Kayak Route is a point-to-point trail in Big Bend National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Brewster County, Texas. It is 19 miles long. The nearest town is Terlingua, Texas, about 7 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 | 660 ft |
| High point | 2.1 mi | 954 ft |
| End | 19.1 mi | 696 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 7 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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