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Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 22 attractions in Big Bend National Park
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Attraction type: Scenic drive
Activities: Driving

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5 of 5 stars
twesterh   10 contributions
Indianapolis
Nov 24, 2009
2
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My wife and I drove this and we took our time and it took us over 3 hours. Be sure to do some research on the National Park website and download a description of the drive, definitely makes it more interesting. I would suggest driving the unpaved Maverick Rd back to main road so you don't have to back track.... more

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5 of 5 stars
oksooner1   95 contributions
Ardmore, Oklahoma
May 1, 2006
5
people found this review helpful

The paved Ross Maxwell Drive meanders southwest from the Santa Elena Junction. Along the way you'll have several nice viewpoints. Sotal Vista and the Mule Ears views are nice. Take a short walk through Tuff Canyon. The volcanic geology of this area - and that of most areas along the road is very interesting. There are a couple of old... more

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