Big Bend NP‘s Elephant Tusk is a distinctive peak resembling a giant elephant tusk rising from the surrounding landscape. This shape is due to its volcanic origins. The peak is estimated to be around 30 million years old. It has no trails, but it can be admired from at least a couple of well-known trails in the park.
You can see Mexico on a clear day if you hike to the South Rim in Big Bend NP, (Texas). You have unforgettable views, including Elephant Tusk, when you reach Big Bend‘s South Rim. However, a much easier and shorter hike — only 4.8 miles (7.7 km) roundtrip as opposed to the South Rim‘s 12-14.5 miles (19-23 km) — the Lost Mine Trail offers similar views of the South Rim. For example, halfway into the hike, you have expansive views of Sierra Quemada (in the photo’s background above), Juniper Canyon (foreground), and Elephant Tusk (right in the middle). Casa Grande is not seen in this photo, but you can see it from the same trail.
This is my entry to Leanne’s Monochrome Madness #1: The Letter B.
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solaner
I love your edit of this image, Egídio 👍👍👍
Egidio Leitao
André, many thanks for this encouraging and supportive feedback. I appreciate that.
solaner
Well deserved 😊
SoyBend
What a great subject for monochrome. Wow, Egidio!
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, thank you. I’m happy you liked it.
Khürt Williams
Wow. That photograph looks like something from a dinosaur movie.
Egidio Leitao
Doesn’t it? After I finished the edit, I noticed the pre-historic feel to it. Thanks for the feedback, Khürt.
Rebecca Cuningham
Wonderful photos, Egídio. So serene.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Rebecca. I appreciate your complement.
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography
Absolutely lovely shot.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Ritva. The monochrome edit helped it a lot. It was such an old photo.
Leanne Cole
That is amazing Egidio, I love it when rocks are like that.
Egidio Leitao
Me, too. I love how they add to the drama. Thanks, Leanne.
Tra Italia e Finlandia
Sembra un paesaggio apocalittico…🙌
Egidio Leitao
E verità. Apocalittico o preistorico. Non ci ho pensato. Grazie.
restlessjo
Love the drama of this photo, Egidio. It’s wonderful. I’d love to hike there.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Jo. Big Bend has plenty of drama in its scenery.
nesfelicio
Such a dramatic capture of the landscape!
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Nes. Big Bend is very rugged in the Chisos mountains area.
Brad
Beautiful vistas.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Brad.