· 16 min 9 sec

Hiking 20 Miles Alone in Big Bend National Park

A hiker standing on a rocky overlook above hazy mountains and desert.

About this work

A two-day Big Bend trip in 2021, walking from the Chisos Basin to Emory Peak, camping in Boot Canyon, and reaching the South Rim the next morning. Kraig’s closing discussion explains the journey from Midland–Odessa, why he chose an overnight stay for filming, and the extra walking behind the daily distances. Food stops and a river float round out the trip account.

In this video

Jump to a chapter on YouTube.

  1. Day 1 - Chisos Basin to Emory Peak (18 miles)
  2. Day 2 - Boot Canyon to South Rim (9 miles)
  3. Behind the Scenes
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First publication
April 15, 2021
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September 11, 2026
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