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matap:
This has been a long time discussion amongst many of us but usually is perpetrated by too little time to take off. 

But one question to rule them all...How many conservative days are needed to enjoy the views that Chisos Mountains have to offer? 

Where do you stay?

Where do you eat?

When to go?

Best to have two different dates to go in case the weather is a total wash out?

This is still one area of Texas I have yet to go to and I'm thinking in order for it to happen I'm just going to have to bite the bullet and do it.

With or without anyone.

Rocket67:
I'm with ya.  After Sturgis I will need to assess my vacation.

I am sure I could trailer there in one day and save a 2 day ride.  If you are taking the mobile mansion I am staying with you...LOL.  If riding (which I prefer) I think staying in a different place each night would be helpful to avoid retracing steps.  Just string the rides on top of each other and work you way back to I-10 on the last day.  Boogie to Austin and stay on 6th Street then home.  Could be done in 5 days. 

matap:
I'm thinking of just riding but having a home base isn't a bad idea either.  There isn't much too look at getting to the Big Bend region but I do enjoy the adventure riding there. 

Isorg:
Been a few times now with a few different groups and riding levels.

4 day min.   1 day getting there, 2 days for the area, 1 day getting back.

A lot of the area is spread across huge distances.  keep and eye on your fuel, the gas station in the park is not always open.  and due to a power outage (common in the area) the gas station in Terlingua was not an option on one visit.

been in late winter and early spring, and made basecamp @ Alpine.  it's a 60 mile ride just to the entrance of the park.  Been thinking of going again this year and would like to see about staying in Terlingua.

when riding river road, if in the morning, ride east to west. in the afternoon west to east. 

Bring your passport if you want to cross the border to see the small town on the other side, you cross the Rio Grande in a flat bottom boat.

watch your speed while in the park!

Would love to get off the bike and do a little more trail hiking next time I go.

paffap:
I have never been, but I know 2 people that have been harassed about their speed in the park.

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