Santa Elena Canyon Trail Leave a Comment / By gstuppy / August 26, 2026 Overview: A short, dramatic hike into a 1,500-foot canyon carved by the Rio Grande, with towering limestone walls rising on either side — one of the most photographed spots in the park. Link Posts: Parks: Big Bend National Park Get Itineraries Spot Category: Hiking TrailSpot Tags: Hiking Photography Scenic DifficultyDistanceElevation GainCrowd LevelDurationAccessibilityModerate1.7 miles ~300 ft Iconic60Not Accessible Next National Parks Map Loading... No Records Found Sorry, no records were found. Please adjust your search criteria and try again. Maps failed to load Sorry, unable to load the Maps API. Products by Category Take me to our Parks Tote Bag $27.99 Add to cart View cart Previous Page 1 2 3 4 SHOP ALL DESIGNS