03 Closed Canyon
A Texas State Park Pass is required for this hike. Passes can be purchased at the Barton Warnock Visitor Center.
The Closed Canyon Trail is a 1.5-mile hike out and back through a narrow slot canyon off the River Road in Big Bend Ranch State Park. The canyon walls tower above you. You will not find any water, so carry water.
The Closed Canyon Trail is a short hike through a narrow slot canyon. The trail is approximately 1.4 miles long, round-trip. There is a parking area, a self-pay station and a shaded picnic table at the trailhead. This trail is only for hikers and is one of only two pet-accessible trails at Big Bend Ranch State Park. Pets are permitted on leashes no longer than 6 feet. Please pick up after and properly dispose of pet waste.
Be mindful of wildlife and always bring water! Look for signs of animals such as scat and tracks as you are hiking. If you encounter a mountain lion do not run, slowly back away and try to look as big as possible. Pick up small children. If you are attacked, fight back.
Do not enter the canyon if there is a chance for rain. Canyons and creeks can flash quickly and without notice, especially during the summer rainy season (roughly June-August). Always check in with a park ranger about trail and weather conditions before hiking any trail in the park
Read MoreThe Closed Canyon Trail is a 1.5-mile hike out and back through a narrow slot canyon off the River Road in Big Bend Ranch State Park. The canyon walls tower above you. You will not find any water, so carry water.
The Closed Canyon Trail is a short hike through a narrow slot canyon. The trail is approximately 1.4 miles long, round-trip. There is a parking area, a self-pay station and a shaded picnic table at the trailhead. This trail is only for hikers and is one of only two pet-accessible trails at Big Bend Ranch State Park. Pets are permitted on leashes no longer than 6 feet. Please pick up after and properly dispose of pet waste.
Be mindful of wildlife and always bring water! Look for signs of animals such as scat and tracks as you are hiking. If you encounter a mountain lion do not run, slowly back away and try to look as big as possible. Pick up small children. If you are attacked, fight back.
Do not enter the canyon if there is a chance for rain. Canyons and creeks can flash quickly and without notice, especially during the summer rainy season (roughly June-August). Always check in with a park ranger about trail and weather conditions before hiking any trail in the park
