Mountain Trail Region

Texas Mountain Trail Region

Breathtaking mountains and high-country hikes. Sheer river canyons and winding back roads. Exotic panoramas and star-studded nights. These sights and more delight visitors at every turn in the six West Texas counties of the Mountain Trail Region.

Pictured: Hiking at Big Bend National Park
Credit: Andrew Fisher

Adventure in the unspoiled West awaits you in the Texas Mountain Trail Region of Far West Texas. See land as early man saw it, as the Apache and Comanche saw it, as ranching pioneers saw it.

Visit Big Bend National Park, hike the spectacular South Rim Trail. Follow the Butterfield Overland Stagecoach route through Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Catch a performance at El Paso’s 1930 Plaza Theatre, in the heart of the museum district. Visit adobe missions, still used as churches for local congregations. We invite you to plan your own adventure!

Plan Your Trip

Travel by car, horse, motorcycle, bicycle, RV, or by foot—the scenery and history is unparalleled. Let the Texas Mountain Trail be your guide to discovery and adventure!
Texas Mountain Trail Heritage Hikes We’ve identified trails with history attached...and so we introduce, “Texas Mountain Trail Heritage Hikes!” Head on… Details
El Paso Mission Trail THE ROYAL ROAD OF THE INTERIOR At a mere nine miles, the El Paso Mission Trail’s… Details
Magoffin Home Nestled in downtown El Paso, this striking and unique adobe homestead tells the stories of a… Details
Tom Lea Trail A unique blend of history and art comes alive through technology with the TOM LEA TRAIL… Details
Museum of the Big Bend The Museum of the Big Bend provides visitors with an overview of the region’s human occupation… Details

Did You Know?

In many of our charming mountain communities, cowboys may still go to lunch in town on horseback.