I have heard that chinati mountain is owned by the volkswagen heirs.I have friends who live at the base of the mountain and that is the story they gave me.
See the Texas Parks & Wildlife site for information about the Chinati Mountains State Natural Area. As I write this (August 2019) the park is not yet open to the public, but a plan is in place to open it in the future.
Per the map on the website the summit of Chinati Peak does not lie within the current boundaries of the park, although the western slopes of the mountain do.
laser - Jul 21, 2005 11:18 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentI have heard that chinati mountain is owned by the volkswagen heirs.I have friends who live at the base of the mountain and that is the story they gave me.
Robin Corr - Jul 29, 2005 4:57 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentDo not advise driving a car of any kind. 4-wheel drive or pickup truck is a must. When they say the road can be "perilous", believe it!
There is good sightings of wildlife along the way - mountain goats, horses, prairie dogs, a few cattle here and there, mule deer and cougar.
Beautiful road and scenery.
Enjoy!!
jtkinchen - Aug 27, 2019 2:24 pm - Hasn't voted
Chinati Mountains State Natural AreaSee the Texas Parks & Wildlife site for information about the Chinati Mountains State Natural Area. As I write this (August 2019) the park is not yet open to the public, but a plan is in place to open it in the future.
https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/chinati-mountains
Per the map on the website the summit of Chinati Peak does not lie within the current boundaries of the park, although the western slopes of the mountain do.