Emory Peak, Texas, United States

5Storyteller582915 5:00 PM Oct 25, 2020

Steep hike worth the view.
Excellent views made the steep hike worth it. Took about 7 hours (including breaks) for the 11 miles. I’m in okay shape, (jog 3-5mi 4x a week) and I had to break multiple times to take a breather. However, I wasn’t wearing the greatest shoes for hiking and was carrying quite a bit of weight in backpack, cameras & solar chargers which I don’t regret bringing! I drank 2L of water while my friend drank about 4-5L. I used walking sticks for the first time and was oh so glad I opted to bring them. Unfortunately we didn’t see much wildlife, maybe that’s a plus for some. Did see 1 deer on the trail, didn’t scare. Overall I’d recommend the hike if you’re in decent shape, even if you can get half way up you’ll be able to see great views.

5Craiggers 5:00 PM Feb 6, 2020

Amazing. I was too out of shape and it took me 8 hours.
Well there's no better way to ring in being 40 than trying to be in my 20's again. Big Bend is a spiritual place for me and Emory Peak will be in my heart for the rest of my life no matter how many times I take it. When we arrived this time there was a recent rain so everything was green, refreshed and beautiful. Clouds scattered the sky and hugged the canyons below. My friend bought me hiking poles which I highly recommend if you're out of shape like me. Also bring some food and plenty of water as always.