Window View Trail is a 0.3 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Big Bend National Park, Texas that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round.
Big Bend National Park charges a fee to enter. Fees are $30 per vehicle or $25 per motorcycle. If you are entering on foot, horse, or bike the fee is $15 per person. You can also purchase a park specific annual pass for $55. A short, nearly level paved trail with a great view of "The Window" formation and the Chisos Mountains. Accessibility: The trail surface is paved and typically at least four feet wide. The grade is mostly gentle (all estimated under 5%) and the park website considers it wheelchair accessible so most wheelchair and stroller users will likely be able to traverse the trail.
Texas Tourism Division, P.O. Box 12728 , Austin, TX, 78711-2728, Phone: 800-452-9292
Directions from Alpine, TX: State Route 118 to the west entrance.Alternatively, there are two other paved roads leading into the park.Take U.S. 385 from Marathon, TX to the north entrance; or take Ranch Road 170 from Presidio to Study Butte, and then State Route 118 to the west entrance.There is no public transportation to or from the park. Amtrak serves Alpine, TX, 108 miles to the north. Bus service is available to Alpine and Marathon. The nearest airports are in Midland, TX (230 miles to the northeast), and El Paso, TX (325 miles to the northwest).
January 13, 2021Nice and easy hike, it was a paved path with an incredible view from the look out! Easy hike for all ages :)
January 11, 2021
January 10, 2021December 29, 2020This is just a small boardwalk kinda trail - the sunset view of the window and beyond from here was great!! Recommend doing the window trail 1st which should take most people 2-3 hours and then visiting this one for the sunset.
December 13, 2020Fully paved, well kept trail with a spectacular view of the Window.
December 12, 2020Absolutely beautiful! Kid friendly!
December 5, 2020We wanted to do the full trail but had an injured member of our party so we settled on this one. Great view (and bear poop! )
December 3, 2020November 28, 2020November 27, 2020This is a great trail. You start at the Chisos Visitor Station. The walk is fairly easy, but very long. 5 miles to the look through of the window out the mountains. The views are beautiful.
November 25, 2020November 16, 2020November 7, 2020November 7, 2020November 7, 2020October 20, 2020October 13, 2020Is no necessary a hiking trail but has a beautiful spot to watch the sunset.
October 5, 2020It is good for morning warm-up before going Window trail or Emory peak.
September 29, 2020September 14, 2020Great little walk to see the window view if you don't get the chance to do the longer window view trail.
September 7, 2020Perfect for watching the Sunset! Takes 3ish minutes to get to the view! Loved it! Perfect for young children!
July 27, 2020Very short trail . Our campsite was close so I was able to get some pictures when the sun was rising. The previous evening we had done the actual trail . This was perfect for morning coffee views .
June 30, 2020I would recommend this trail to anyone with limited mobility. Fully paved and short.
June 7, 2020sunset at the window did not disappoint. Do Chisos Basin loop right next door for a warm-up; that's what we did. paved and extremely short loop with some informative displays.
June 1, 2020I haven’t done them all, but I’ll say this is the most beautiful hike in Texas.
May 1, 2020Easy and accessible. Didn't have enough time to do the full window trail for sunset but this was good enough. Completed January 2019
March 10, 2020Easy trail with a pretty view. Expect a crowd for the “sunset party.”
January 3, 2020Always a nice little hike especially for handicapped people
