Old Maverick Road

Total Miles
12.5

Elevation

841.88 ft

Duration

0.75 Hours

Technical Rating

1

Easy

Best Time

Winter

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Old Maverick Road
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Trail Overview

Old Maverick Road is a more direct alternative from Panther Junction Road to Santa Elena Canyon. It is also the route to access Rattlesnake Mountain, Ocotillo Grove, and Terlingua Abaja campsites. It is primarily a washboard, gravel road providing fantastic views of the Chisos and desert flora. Please observe speed limits while traversing the road. Inclement weather can drastically change the nature of Big Bend trials. Please monitor the weather while in the area.

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Old Maverick Road
Old Maverick Road

Difficulty

Washboard and ruts should be expected.

Technical Rating

1

Status Reports

James Fleming
Nov 23, 2023
4x4
Open
Normal
Ray Sisson
Oct 11, 2023
4x4
Open
Ryan Heath
Sep 19, 2023
4x4
Temporarily Closed
Weather Event
Ryan Jernigan
Apr 20, 2023
4x4
Open
Washboard
Normal

Access Description

From Panther Junction Ranger Station, head West approximately 15 miles. Turn left onto Old Maverick Road. Alternatively, turn right approximately one mile from the Big Bend West entrance (from Terlingua).

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