Chisos Mountains

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Chisos Mountains
Range
A view of the South Rim of the Chisos Mountains from the South Rim Trail of Big Bend National Park. The view is to the southwest at approximately 7,400' above sea level.
Country	United States
State	Texas

Highest point	Emory Peak
- elevation	7,825 ft (2,385 m)
- coordinates	29°14′45″N 103°18′14″W / 29.24583, -103.30389

The Chisos Mountains are a mountain range located in the Big Bend area of western Texas, USA. The mountain range is contained entirely within the boundaries of Big Bend National Park. This is the only mountain range in the United States to be fully contained within the boundary of a National Park. The highest point in the Chisos Mountain range is Emory Peak at 7825' above sea level.

[edit] Location and access

The Chisos Mountains are located in Big Bend National Park at 29°16' N, 103°18' W. The range of mountains extends twenty miles from Punta de la Sierra in the southwest to Panther Junction in the northeast. There are two routes to access the Chisos Basin Visitor Center, campground, general store, and the Chisos Mountain Lodge. (1)Take US HWY 385 S to Panther Junction turn right on Texas State Rt. 118; travel on TX SR 118 for about 3 miles then turn left on Green Gulch. (2) Take Texas State Rt 118 S to Green Gulch and turn right. An extensive trail system and permit required backcountry campsites are maintained by Big Bend National Park for its visitors. Some trails and campsites are closed from January through April to protect nesting sites of indigenous bird species.