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Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive
Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive Review
Although it extends only 30 miles, you can easily spend a full day taking in the views of the Rio Grande along this popular route. If you don't mind a little grate in your gait from the gravel that blankets the road, you can make this drive a loop by starting out at the west park entrance and turning southwest onto Old Maverick Road (unpaved) for 12.8 mi to the Santa Elena Canyon overlook—where you can get a taste of the lowland desert. If you're in an RV, don't even attempt Old Maverick Road. The road isn't paved and is rough going in some spots.
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Travel Deals in Big Bend National Park
- $99 -- Dallas 4-Star Hotel w/Breakfast & Parking, 40% Off The Westin Dallas Fort Worth Airport
- $169 -- Dallas 4-Star Hotel incl. Weekends, 50% Off Sheraton Dallas Hotel
- $11.12 & up -- Car Rentals across Texas CarRentals.com
- $56 -- 4-Star North Dallas Hotel — $56 Hotwire.com
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