The Big Bend Tour is a series of 3 paved rides in and around Big Bend National Park in Southwest Texas.  All 3 of these rides are based out of Terlingua, TX, but they can be accessed from any nearby town.
 
The Big Bend Tour provides a good variety of riding conditions including wide open roads as well as curvy, hilly roads.  There are plenty of opportunities to take in the views along the Rio Grande.
 
Be sure to keep an eye on your gas situation and fill up when you can.  Towns and gas opportunities are few and far between.
 
Details for each of the loops is as follows:
 
Big Bend East Loop:
 
Location:  Southwest Texas
Approximate Mileage:  200  miles
Estimated Riding Time:  3.5 Hours 
Surface:  Paved
 
Attractions:  Terlingua Ghost Town, Persimmon Gap Visitor Center, Fossil Bone Exhibit, Panther Creek Visitor Center, Big Bend Visitor Center, Big Bend National Park
 
Big Bend West Loop:
 
Location:  Southwest Texas
Approximate Mileage:  230  miles
Estimated Riding Time:  4.5 Hours 
Surface:  Paved
 
Attractions:  Terlingua Ghost Town, Barton Warnock Visitor Center, Mayor of Lajitas Clay Henry, Fresno Overlook, Fandango Dom Rock, Fort Leaton State Hist. Site, Elephant Rock, Oldest Town Hist. Marker, Marfa Lights Viewing Area
 
Big Bend Scenic Loop:
 
Location: Southwest Texas
Approximate Mileage:  175  miles
Estimated Riding Time:  4.5 Hours 
Surface:  Paved
 
Attractions:  Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive, Sam Nail Ranch, Sotol Vista Overlook, Goad Mountain Observation Point, Mule Ears Overlook, Tuff Canyon Overlook, Castolon Store & Ranger Station, Santa Elena Canyon, Chisos Basin Visitor Center, Rio Grande Village Visitor Center, Boquillas Canyon Overlook