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Local favourite viewpoint · Brewster, Texas

The Sphinx

The Sphinx is a viewpoint in Brewster, Texas.

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The Sphinx: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit The Sphinx

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach The Sphinx — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 29.33159, -103.37573. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    How is the weather and view today?

    No visitor has reported the weather & road status for The Sphinx yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit The Sphinx?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near The Sphinx?

    Nearby: Big Bend National Park (sanctuary, 8 km), Carter Peak (viewpoint, 9 km), Vernon Bailey Peak (viewpoint, 9 km), Little Christmas Mountain (viewpoint, 10 km), Ward Spring (viewpoint, 12 km), Burro Mesa (viewpoint, 13 km).