15-45 Minutes
Birdwatch at Rio Grande Village Nature Trail
Big Bend National Park
Rio Grande Village is consistently one of the best places to find a large number of birds in Big Bend National Park. The principal area to search is the Nature Trail, located in the southeastern corner of the campground.
Water is one of the primary resources needed to support birds in this desert park. In an otherwise arid landscape, the presence of water greatly concentrates bird life. Rio Grande Village is consistently one of the best places to find a large number of birds. The principal area to search in Rio Grande Village is the Nature Trail in the southeastern corner of the campground near site #18. Distance: 0.75 miles (1.2 kilometers) roundtrip Elevation gain: 150 feet (45 meters) The first 100 yards is wheelchair accessible and crosses a boardwalk through a spring-fed wetland. The trail then gradually climbs a limestone hill with panoramic vistas of the Rio Grande, and the Chisos and Del Carmen mountains.
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Duration
15-45 Minutes
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day, Dawn, Dusk
Accessibility
The Rio Grande Village Nature Trail begins from the paved road at the back of the Rio Grande Village campground. The first 100 yards is wheelchair accessible and crosses a boardwalk through a spring-fed wetland. The boardwalk is mostly level, about 4 feet wide, and composed of recycled plastic boards with metal railings. There are three square open platforms spaced out along the boardwalk that do not contain railings, and four benches for sitting. After leaving the boardwalk, the trail narrows and continues along a dirt path. The path circles a small hill, utilizing steps to reach the top. At the top of the hill is an information panel about the Rio Grande. Service dogs are allowed on this trail.
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Age Info
Great for all ages!
Location
Rio Grande Village Nature Trail