Emory Peak - May 11, 2001

Emory Peak has a elevation of 7825 feet and is the highest peak in Big Bend National Park.  The 4.5 mile trail starts at the Basin Trailhead of Pinnacles Trail and follows it 3.5 miles into the Chisos Mountains through Pinnacles Pass before meeting Emory Peak Trail. 

Emory Peak

Emory Peak from the Basin below

Pinnacles Trail

The hike to Emory Peak starts on Pinnacles Trial in the Basin

Coleen on the trail

Aproaching the top

Coleen & Lucy making the last 25 feet hike to the peak

Resting

Michael & Julio resting on the trail

Trail View

Mule Ears

From the peak you can see Mule Ears Peak in the distance

Matt & Coleen

Pine Canyon in the background

Boot Canyon

To the South lies Boot Canyon

Laguna Meadow

Off the cliff to the West is Laguna Meadow

Matt & Coleen

At the top of Big Bend

Matt on the Peak

Radio Equipment

This two-way radio equipment is located on the summit

Matt near the Peak

The Plants of Emory Peak Trail

 

All photos are copyright protected.  © Steven M. Lawrence 2002