Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive

Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive in Big Bend National Park offers a captivating thirty-mile journey to the Castolon Historic District and Santa Elena Canyon. This scenic drive showcases the region's historic and geologic wonders, including the remnants of the Sam Nail Ranch, where desert wildlife thrives amidst the shade provided by the ranch's structures.

Visitors can stop at the Blue Creek Ranch Overlook for a glimpse of the expansive Homer Wilson Ranch headquarters and embark on trails leading to Blue Creek Canyon and Dodson trails. Sotol Vista Overlook treats travelers to a breathtaking panorama of the western expanse of the park, featuring the majestic Santa Elena Canyon in the distance.

Explorers can also marvel at the natural beauty of Lower Burro Mesa Pouroff, hike to the Mule Ears Viewpoint for a striking desert vista, or venture into the geological wonders of Tuff Canyon. For a dose of history, the Castolon Historic District offers insights into the region's past with a visitor center and nearby Cottonwood campground.

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