The Ernst Tank can be found on the Ernst Valley USGS quad topo map. Ernst Tank is a reservoir in Brewster County in the state of Texas. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this reservoir are 29.2666, -102.9949 and the altitude is 2470 feet (753 meters). Anyone interested in fishing Ernst Tank should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Anglers who have fished Ernst Tank are invited to submit reviews of the lake. Tell us when you went, what you caught, how the experience ranked overall. Thanks for your reviews, they help to make Fishing Works the best website for anglers.
Feature Type: Reservoir
Latitude: 29.2666
Longitude: -102.9949
Elevation: 2470 ft (753 m)
Locator Map - Ernst Tank
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Local Weather
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Saturday:
High: 60°F - Low: 41°F
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Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s in the mountains to the upper 60s along the Rio Grande. In the mountains...east winds 10 to 15 mph. Across the Lowlands...northeast winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
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Sunday:
High: 44°F - Low: 36°F
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Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain...freezing rain or sleet in the morning...then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Colder. Highs in the upper 30s in the mountains to the lower 50s along the Rio Grande. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
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Monday:
High: 67°F - Low: 45°F
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Mostly sunny. Not as cool. Highs in the mid 50s in the mountains to the mid 70s along the Rio Grande.
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Tuesday:
High: 70°F - Low: 40°F
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Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s in the mountains to the upper 70s along the Rio Grande.
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Wednesday:
High: 70°F - Low: 48°F
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Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s in the mountains to the upper 70s along the Rio Grande.
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Thursday:
High: 60°F - Low: 41°F
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Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s in the mountains to the upper 60s along the Rio Grande.
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Nearby Trails
Ernst Tinaja Trail (Distance: 1.0 mi)
Ernst Tinaja is reached by simply walking up the dry wash for about 0.5 mile. The word tinaja (pronounced ti-NA-ha) is Spanish for “large earthen jar,” and refers to a basin-shaped water hole, usually...
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From the guidebook "Hiking Big Bend National Park"
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Rio Grande Village, TX - Hiking - length:1 mi
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Ernst Tinaja (Distance: 1.7 mi)
Ernst Tinaja is one of the most intriguing yearround sources of fresh water in the park. While the trail is relatively short and straightforward, the drive to the trailhead is long, bumpy, and require...
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From the guidebook "100 Classic Hikes in Texas"
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Rio Grande Village, TX - Hiking - length:0.7 mi
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Ore Terminal Trail (Distance: 4.4 mi)
Between 1909 and 1919, a 6-mile tramway carried ninety ore buckets between the Puerto Rico Mine in the Sierra del Carmen of Mexico and the Texas terminal, the ending point of this hike. When it was op...
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From the guidebook "Hiking Big Bend National Park"
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Rio Grande Village, TX - Hiking - length:8 mi
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Ernst Basin Complex Trails (Distance: 4.7 mi)
The desert valley known as Ernst Basin is hidden between rugged limestone ridges of the Dead Horse Mountains. These seldom-used routes through the basin offer a chance to experience the silent beauty ...
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From the guidebook "Hiking Big Bend National Park"
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Rio Grande Village, TX - Hiking - length:24.4 mi
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Strawhouse Trail (Distance: 5.3 mi)
A 14-miles, one-way primitive route through the rugged Dead Horse Mountains between the Boquillas Canyon road and the Telephone Canyon Trail. The Strawhouse Trail, named for a house made of river cane...
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From the guidebook "Hiking Big Bend National Park"
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Rio Grande Village, TX - Hiking - length:28 mi
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Nearby Hotels
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