Hiking the Scenic Overlook Trail at Fort Davis National Historic Site | Tuesdays on the Trail

We hike the Scenic Overlook Trail at Fort Davis National Historic Site in the Davis Mountains of West Texas — a short but steep climb that delivers one of the most dramatic views in the National Park System. From the ridge, the full layout of the 19th-century frontier fort unfolds below, with the Davis Mountains stretching to the horizon in every direction. We also explore the history of Fort Davis and the Buffalo Soldiers who served here. Fort Davis NHS is off the radar for most visitors — this episode is your reason to change that. In This Video… 00:06 The land, the Davis Mountains, and why Fort Davis exists 00:59 Trailhead, the climb begins 01:44 On the trail — terrain, vegetation, expanding views 02:24 The overlook — fort from above, mountains to the horizon 03:30 The Buffalo Soldiers and the history of the post 04:30 Return hike and final thoughts Explore this trail more with Ranger PamPaw’s Trail Guide - https://tezelsontheroad.com/2026/05/3... For More Information … • https://www.nps.gov/foda/index.htm — Fort Davis NHS Official NPS Page • https://www.nps.gov/foda/planyourvisi... — Hiking at Fort Davis NHS • https://www.nps.gov/foda/learn/histor... — Buffalo Soldiers at Fort Davis • https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/da... — Davis Mountains State Park (connector trail) • https://www.nps.gov/foda/planyourvisi... — Scenic Overlook Trail (NPS) Tuesdays on the Trail is a YouTube series documenting our adventures on trails around the world. If this show has meant something to you, you can support it here. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2593081/su... 🔔 Subscribe for more trails, videos and travel stories. www.tezelsontheroad.com