We are leaving for Big Bend Feb 20th from Ohio through Missouri, OK, North Texas and then south at Wichita Falls, TX. The route has us finishing the trip on TX 118 out of Alpine and TX 170 at Study Butte into Lajitas. A previous post said, "Be Advised: Big rigs should avoid TX 170 as there are switchbacks, etc." I'm wondering just how bad this is - can someone define "big rig"? We have a 30ft FW - pulling with F250. I don't think there is any other way to get to Lajitas so this may be a deal breaker for us! Thank you for any insight you can provide!
*** Just discovered the reference of caution was for TX 170 WEST of Lajitas to Presidio - not east towards Study Butte. But I am still curious about anyone who has travelled from Alpine to Lajitas more recently. How is the road?
*** Just discovered the reference of caution was for TX 170 WEST of Lajitas to Presidio - not east towards Study Butte. But I am still curious about anyone who has travelled from Alpine to Lajitas more recently. How is the road?
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