Indian Head, Emory Peak, South Rim Loop and Mesa De Anguilla Hiking
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Key Information: Tour Duration: 1
day(s) Group Size: 2
- 19
people Destination:Texas Category:Hiking and walking outfitters Season: January - December Min Price: 65 US Dollar (USD) per person Max Price: 245 US Dollar (USD) per person
Indian Head:
This hike starts in Study Butte and is three miles round trip. The name comes from the Indian rock dwellings, metates, and pictographs and Petroglyphs that are found in the area. There is also a natural spring that runs year round. The rock formations due to wind and weathering are quite spectacular as are the views of the Chisos Mountains.
Emory Peak:
The trailhead is located in the Chisos Mountain basin. Emory Peak is the highest peak in the complex at 7853 feet. The climb up Pinnacles Trail is steep as well as the Spur trail to the summit with the last 15 feet requiring some rock scrambling. The superb view reaches deep into Mexico with the Sierra del Carmens and El Pico highly prominent.
South Rim Loop:
The hike starts from the Chisos Mountain basin and is strenuous. We will begin by climbing through Boulder Meadow at the base of Toll Mountain. Beyond Boulder Meadow the trail climbs a series of steep switchbacks through spires of rhyolite to an elevation of 7100 feet at Pinnacles Pass.
The South Rim can be reached by taking the East rim trail or via a shorter route following the Boot Canyon Trail with excellent views of the "Boot". The South Rim is located on the southwestern edge of the high Chisos Mountains.
From the rim, 2500 feet above the desert floor, you can see 20 miles to the west and on a clear day you can see the peaks south in Mexico that are more than 80 airline miles away. The trip then goes through Laguna Meadow, an ancient marshy area where Indians once camped.
Mesa De Anguilla:
This hike starts in Lajitas at the base of the mesa. The first hour is a strenuous climb through the "saddle" but once on top you will have a beautiful view of the mountains of Mexico and the river meandering far below as you gaze into Santa Elena Canyon. Enjoy time relaxing at Tinaja Blanco.
Notes:
Half day - $65
All day - $100
Overnight - $245
