To make this trip a little longer, take the 14-mile Old Maverick Road back to Highway 118. Fair warning though: this maintained dirt road isn’t suitable for RVs or low-clearance cars, plus it can become dangerous in wet weather so check ahead. If you do venture down the bumpy track, you’ll be rewarded with sweeping views across Brewster County with the Chisos Mountains looming in the distance.

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