Persimmon Gap Draw hike
7 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Persimmon Gap Draw hike is a scenic viewpoint in Texas with a measured darkness of 94/100 (≈ Bortle 2), among the very darkest measurable skies we have rated: the Milky Way casts visible shadows on moonless nights. The best month to come is typically May, when about 75% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 30/100. The moon is 98% lit and above the horizon 96% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 67%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Persimmon Gap Draw hike
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 64% | 67/100 |
| February | 59% | 63/100 |
| March | 62% | 66/100 |
| April | 69% | 71/100 |
| May ★ | 75% | 75/100 |
| June | 73% | 74/100 |
| July | 71% | 72/100 |
| August | 65% | 68/100 |
| September | 67% | 69/100 |
| October | 72% | 73/100 |
| November | 65% | 68/100 |
| December | 64% | 67/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Persimmon Gap Draw hike: sleep under a dark sky
We measured the night sky over each stay below, not just over the spot: the darkness score is computed at the hotel's own location, so you know what you'll see from the door. Sorted darkest sky first, with the distance to Persimmon Gap Draw hike for each.
94/100sky darkness at this stay
94/100sky darkness at this stay
94/100sky darkness at this stay
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Wrens Nest Off Grid Cabin
Darkness: 94/100 · 34.4 km from Persimmon Gap Draw hike
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Off Grid Earthbag House
Darkness: 94/100 · 35.2 km from Persimmon Gap Draw hike
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Tres Arroyos
Darkness: 94/100 · 36.1 km from Persimmon Gap Draw hike
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Longhorn Ranch RV and Motel
Darkness: 94/100 · 39.5 km from Persimmon Gap Draw hike
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Live prices around Alpine
Alpine is the closest base to Persimmon Gap Draw hike with rooms to book. The map shows everything available there right now, including the hotels, apartments and cabins we do not rate. Use the stays above when darkness decides, use the map when price or availability does.
Prices and availability come from the booking partners shown on the map, and we earn a commission on bookings made through it. Sky darkness is measured only for the stays listed above.
Nearby spots in Texas
- Animal Highways 37.3 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Big Bend National Park 38.7 km · Sky Score 70/100
- LM Peak 44.6 km · Sky Score 70/100
- The Window Viewpoint 44.8 km · Sky Score 70/100
- South Rim Viewpoint 49.8 km · Sky Score 70/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).