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Big Bend - Cattail Falls Trail

Type: Trail

Length: 1.50 Miles

Elevation Gain: N/A

Cost: $20.00

Rating:

(2.83)3

Difficulty: 2stars

(2.00)

Solitude:

(3.67)

ADA Accessible: No

Bikes Allowed: No

Dogs Allowed: No

Interpretive Guide: No

City: BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK

County: Brewster

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This sign provides information about the falls and stresses to be mindful of the delicate ecosystem. (Photo by Blaze)

The Falls are a little hidden oasis. (Photo by Blaze)

The trail takes you about a mile or so back into a recessed canyon. (Photo by Blaze)

The trailhead starts at Oak Springs. (Photo by Blaze)

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Sunny Hike to Big Bend Oasis
By gbarto on 3/4/2016
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Distance: 2.50 Miles Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

An unmarked road off of the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive takes you to the trailhead. This hike totals about 2.5 miles, mostly sunny until you reach Cattail Falls and the oasis the waterfall provides in the desert climate. Bring plenty of water as there's not much shade on this hike.

Cattail Falls Trail
By jmitchell on 11/28/2008
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Distance: 4.50 Miles Duration: 2 hours

Not on the map anymore due to it being protected. It is below the Windows

Not On The Map
By Blaze on 3/9/2008
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Distance: 2.50 Miles Duration: 1 hour

You won't find the Cattail Falls Trail on the Big Bend National Park Map or most maps. This is by design. It is an extremely fragile ecosystem and an important water source for wildlife in the park. If you visit this destination, please exercise caution and respect.

You can catch the Cattail Falls Trail at Oak Springs. You will have to hike about a mile or so to get to Cattail Falls, but it is very pretty.