This U.S. Desert Trail Was Named One of the Best Hikes in the World—and It's Got Stunning Mountain Views and Pristine Night Skies

This U.S. Desert Trail Was Named One of the Best Hikes in the World—and It's Got Stunning Mountain Views and Pristine Night Skies

Big Bend's Lost Mine Trail is a classic for a reason.Dean Fikar/Getty Images Sunrise on the Lost Mine Trail of the Chisos Mountains in Big Bend National Park, Texas.Key PointsThe Lost Mine Trail in Big Bend National Park was recently named one of the best trails in the world. It offers stunning views of the Chihuahuan Desert and the Chisos Mountains. With a relatively high elevation, this trail can feel pretty cool, even in summer.There are trai…

The Lost Mine Trail Was Named One of the Best Hikes in the World

The Lost Mine Trail in Big Bend National Park was recently named one of the best trails in the world. It offers stunning views of the Chihuahuan Desert and the Chisos Mountains. With a relatively high elevation, this trail can feel pretty cool, even in summer. There are trails that make you work for views and those that give you the beauty right up front. The Lost Mine Trail in Big Bend National Park is of the latter variety. Just one mile into …