The road is in great shape. Been going to Big Bend for he last 25 years and been on River Road many times and road is usually in bad shape (more washed out with huge ruts).
It’s hard to believe but back when Spain owned Texas and New Mexico way before any dams being built on the the Rio Grande they use to take ocean going vessels all the way up into New Mexico from the gulf. They use to be able to do the same on the Pecos Rivers. I’m glad I clicked on your video. I’m going to Big Bend soon and wanted to see this old. mine. I’m ready to drive the river road with my newly bought 4x4 Stay safe stay healthy
It is crazy because you can walk across it now! (Take your passport). The mine is totally cool and worth spending some time at. Plenty to explore in the park.
that area of Texas was covered in cottonwood trees that they used to fire the furnaces for the mercury refinement. they cut all the cottonwood down and once the price of mercury crashed they abandoned the towns and settlements.
Crazy to me that from where I live in Amarillo it's the same distance to Pagosa Springs as it is to Big Bend. I'll definitely have to make the trip down there, though. Thanks for all the extra info.
I have never heard anyone say that Santa Elena Canyon was not worth the trip. I’ve been going to Big Bend for more than 30 years and I go to Santa Elena every time, including this past weekend.
I'm sure you're correct. It's absolutely worth visiting if you have the time to explore it. My context was if you don't have time to get off and hike into it, driving the dead end road a little out of the way to see if from the pavement isn't worth it. If your pressed for time the Boquillas Canyon is more accessible and a shorter exploration. The Santa Elana Canyon Overlook I don't think is worth it though myself.
It's pretty decent, but I don't have much to compare it to though. It's got like 24k mi on it and I put 14k of them on it the past couple years. Bought it used. It was my first (and only bike). Just didnt want to spend a lot on a hobby I wasn't sure about. It needs the valves checked I think, but it's taken a lot of abuse and keeps on going. If I had to complain about anything, maybe the rear suspension.
@@getlosttrails It has a way of getting down in your blood, good to hear that you're hooked. And we never have enough time to do it all, you just have to make the most of what you do have and do your best to add more whenever possible.
I know you're being sarcastic and I don't need to reinforce I would only drive where permitted. I had a troll in another video loose it though because I used the word "off-road" in the title, even though I never truly drove off-road and everyone knows it ≈ "off-pavement."
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The road is in great shape. Been going to Big Bend for he last 25 years and been on River Road many times and road is usually in bad shape (more washed out with huge ruts).
I don't have a point of comparison like you, but yes, the road seemed very good. It was certainly better than I expected.
It’s hard to believe but back when Spain owned Texas and New Mexico way before any dams being built on the the Rio Grande they use to take ocean going vessels all the way up into New Mexico from the gulf. They use to be able to do the same on the Pecos Rivers. I’m glad I clicked on your video. I’m going to Big Bend soon and wanted to see this old. mine. I’m ready to drive the river road with my newly bought 4x4 Stay safe stay healthy
It is crazy because you can walk across it now! (Take your passport). The mine is totally cool and worth spending some time at. Plenty to explore in the park.
that area of Texas was covered in cottonwood trees that they used to fire the furnaces for the mercury refinement. they cut all the cottonwood down and once the price of mercury crashed they abandoned the towns and settlements.
Typical story for much of the mining history. I didn't know the details for that area though. Thanks!
Crazy to me that from where I live in Amarillo it's the same distance to Pagosa Springs as it is to Big Bend. I'll definitely have to make the trip down there, though. Thanks for all the extra info.
I definitely think it's isolatation keeps the attendance numbers low down there. It's quite a neat desert mountain region though.
Nice!!!! I’m so looking forward to a big Bend
It's honestly a pretty cool and diverse place you wouldn't expect from the areas you drive through to reach it.
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I have never heard anyone say that Santa Elena Canyon was not worth the trip. I’ve been going to Big Bend for more than 30 years and I go to Santa Elena every time, including this past weekend.
I'm sure you're correct. It's absolutely worth visiting if you have the time to explore it. My context was if you don't have time to get off and hike into it, driving the dead end road a little out of the way to see if from the pavement isn't worth it. If your pressed for time the Boquillas Canyon is more accessible and a shorter exploration. The Santa Elana Canyon Overlook I don't think is worth it though myself.
It's cool to see a pre-KTM buyout TR650 Husqvarna. How's that bike treating you?
It's pretty decent, but I don't have much to compare it to though. It's got like 24k mi on it and I put 14k of them on it the past couple years. Bought it used. It was my first (and only bike). Just didnt want to spend a lot on a hobby I wasn't sure about. It needs the valves checked I think, but it's taken a lot of abuse and keeps on going. If I had to complain about anything, maybe the rear suspension.
@@getlosttrails Well it sounds like you're definitely getting your money out of it. Safe to say that the hobby is secure now? Haha!
@texlee1640 Pretty committed to it now, just never as much time as I want to play.
@@getlosttrails It has a way of getting down in your blood, good to hear that you're hooked. And we never have enough time to do it all, you just have to make the most of what you do have and do your best to add more whenever possible.
Wax chain lube (paraffin wax lube) on the hinges will make the Tech 7’s quiet.
Awesome, thank you. Hadn't tried to lube them yet (hadn't even really occurred to me).
Take a risk, drive in there. Who's going to stop you? LOL
I know you're being sarcastic and I don't need to reinforce I would only drive where permitted. I had a troll in another video loose it though because I used the word "off-road" in the title, even though I never truly drove off-road and everyone knows it ≈ "off-pavement."
Probably cinnabar ore mines.
That would probably explain the mercury. Thanks!
Cinnabuns...😊
@@Bob-nw7do I doubt mercury laced rocks are as scrumptious!