Day 2 at Big Bend and we are psyched for a hike! Decide to do the Hot Springs Trail which starts just outside the Campground by the Old Daniel Ranch. It is 6 miles round trip.
Good thing we brought lots of water for the hike. Looks like this guy is hoping otherwise!
The trail is mostly rocky and open dessert. Glad we started the hike by 9 a.m.
Beatiful views
You can see the Rio Grande from several spots
The mountain views are pretty impressive too
Some people just like to live on the edge!
Again, beautiful views and we pretty much have the trail to ourselves.
However, remember to look down occassionally - you never know what you'll find - like this fossil of a shell a Nautilus?
Or maybe some pictographs?
Almost to the end
A view of the Hot Springs from the overlook. Since it was getting near 90 degrees we opted out of a dip into the 105 degree pool. While standing at the overlook we saw the younger couple at the hot springs shouting to a mexican on horseback on the other side of the river.
The Mexican waved the guy on further down the river and an exchange was made - I don't think it was souvenirs
The old Store - too bad they still don't operate selling cold drinks! Thankfully we have enough water for the 3 mile return trip!
Meanwhile, we keep on Trek'n
More Later,
Melissa and Gary
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