Dagger Flat Auto Trail

4.7/5 (3 reviews)
Highlighted by the forest of giant Dagger Yuccas at the end of the trail, this hidden gem hides its secret to those who may have unknowingly traveled a portion of this trail entering or exiting Old Ore Road. Regardless if you’re intending to traverse the better known Old Ore Road, a brief journey t...Read More
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Highlights of Dagger Flat Auto Trail

Desert Category IconDesert
Highest Elevation
3525 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
Dagger Flat Auto Trail
Nearest Town
Terlingua
Nearest Services
Terlingua
Management Agency
Big Bend National Park
District
Intermountain Region

Overview

Highlighted by the forest of giant Dagger Yuccas at the end of the trail, this hidden gem hides its secret to those who may have unknowingly traveled a portion of this trail entering or exiting Old Ore Road. Regardless if you’re intending to traverse the better known Old Ore Road, a brief journey to the end of this trail will reveal the beauty of the Chihuahuan desert not easily observable elsewhere. Traversable by any 2WD vehicle, be sure to check out the namesake of this trail at the end of the 7-mile route!

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

Trail Guide Overview
7 Waypoints
23 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
3 Community Reviews
1 Video
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