RoadWarrior I was wondering about Big Bend specifically. Just looking for good places to hit in the park. Im about 10 hours from the park and I havent made the trip yet. Also what Brazos are you refering to? All I can think of is Brazos County but its not really coastal.
The trails can change a bit depending on recent past weather. The ranger station has an excellent road guide when you get there, definitely purchase one. Some of the books are good too.
1. Go online and review different videos and trail reviews.
2. Call the Ranger station and ask advice - they are sooo very helpful and haved steered me right every time.
3. Check in with the Ranger station on the way in, especially if camping. Be there when they open and you'll have a great chance at a campsite. I usually arrive around 2-5am and sleep in the truck the first night, then drive immediately to the station for a campsite.
As far as trails, unless you are dying to crawl some shelves and rocks, steer clear of Black Gap.
River Road, Glenn Springs both really good. If you hit the Ranger station like I suggest, you can immediately know which roads you can/want to navigate. There are plenty of light and medium difficulty trails and a few pretty hard ones.
Thing to be careful on:
1. Washes - they can be sloggy even if it hasnt rained in the last week
2. Rocks - air down!
Lilkia - sorry, I meant Brazoria....it's SW of Galveston - that whole area has remote roads across some of the islands, some points only accessible by ferry so check weather/logistics. Also, mosquitoes down there can be brutal and gators might eat your dog, so act accordingly.
