Trail Overview

The Glenn Springs Road runs North to South through Big Bend National Park in Texas. This is a very scenic drive with several campsites which require a permit. This road has some very rutted and washed-out strips, so speed should be monitored. Big Bend is extremely remote so come prepared. Cell service is nonexistent so be sure to download offline maps.

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Difficulty

This trail should be suitable for most stock SUVs with ground clearance. It would be a good idea to have 4WD in Big Bend.

Technical Rating

Hans Kanns

May 11, 2026

Open

Savannah Ames

May 08, 2026

Open

The trail is easy but as the trail summary identifies, this is incredibly remote. Download your maps for offline use! Bring lots of water! And make sure someone knows where you're going and when you should be back.

Hunter Albrecht

Mar 23, 2026

Open

Rugged Adventures

Jan 01, 2026

Open

Matt M

Oct 20, 2025

Open

An easy but rough trail in Big Bend National Forest. In dry conditions, any rugged high-ish clearance vehicle should be able to do it. The trail includes several washes which might become much more difficult after rain. I aired down for comfort and used low gear to help control my speed.

Cameron Coffey

Oct 15, 2024

Open

Rough in some areas with a few creek beds crossings and ruts here and there. Not too bad if you just air down. Quite a few people in and out when we were out there.

Ben Huggins

Sep 07, 2024

Open

Good trail, gives access to Black Gap and River Roads East and West. No major obstacles, fairly well maintained.

Danny caperton

May 10, 2024

Open

Dan Bemman

Mar 12, 2024

Open