Nature Trail

At a glance

• Length: About 0.5 miles as mapped by the National Park Service
• Route: Loop ending where it starts
• Surface: Native
• Use: Hiking
• Nearby trail: Nature Trail River Spur, about 0.1 miles away and about 0.3 miles long

Getting to the trailhead

Rio Grande Village Campground parking is about 0.2 miles away. Rio Grande Village Campground is also about 0.2 miles away.

Other nearby options include RGV Amphitheater Parking, about 0.4 miles away, and Rio Grande Amphitheater Parking, about 0.5 miles away. Panther Junction is about 18 miles away.

Terlingua, Texas, is about 41 straight-line miles away. Alpine, Texas, is about 92 straight-line miles away. Nearby airports include Midland International Airport and El Paso International Airport.

On the trail

Nature Trail follows a native-surface loop. The route ends where it starts and is open to hiking.

The mapped length is about 0.5 miles. Actual walking distance may be slightly longer because mapped trail lengths can omit small segments.

When to go

Check current conditions and alerts on the park’s National Park Service website before choosing when to hike.

Before you go

Carry water, pack layers, and follow posted rules. Leave no trace.

The Rio Grande Village visitor center is about 0.8 miles away. The RGV Pump Station is about 0.5 miles away.

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