Texas, United States
River Road Texas (FM 170)
Big Bend's most scenic road along the Rio Grande.
Presidio → Redford
- Distance
- 30 mi
- Level
- Medium
- Type
- Gorge
- Season
- October - April
Highlights
- Rio Grande canyons
- Contrabando movie set
- Remote desert
Must ride
★ 8.5/ 10
Risks
Gravel sectionsTight cornersTrafficFatigue on long ridesWildlifeSummer heat
Fuel stops
PresidioRuidosaRedford
Food stops
Ruidosa
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