The Lost Mine Trail might be the most spectacular trail per unit effort in the Chisos. However, it doesn't connect to the rest of the Chisos trail network; instead it's trailhead is a mile or so up the road connecting the Basin to the rest of the park. We had considered hitching, but ended up walking the road both to and from the trail, adding an extra two miles to the 4.8 mile round-trip. Still, it was a pretty relaxed day. Other than this trail, all we did was eat a big breakfast, have a couple beers, and visit the park's hot spring (by car, thanks to friend from Terlingua)!