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Davis Mountains Scenic Loop: the drive, the stops and where to sleep
- Distance
- About 75 miles (121 km)
- Time
- 1 day
- Best time
- Year-round
The highest public highway in Texas, past McDonald Observatory and sky-island grasslands. Texas State Highways 118 and 166.
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- McDonald Observatory star parties
- Davis Mountains State Park Skyline Drive
- Fort Davis National Historic Site
The route
- Fort Davis, TX
- McDonald Observatory, TX
- Valentine, TX
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