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Guadalupe PeakThis strenuous 8.5-mile trail climbs 3,000 feet to the summit of Guadalupe Peak, the tallest point in Texas.
Guadalupe Mountains
A rugged desert park anchored by Texas’s highest point, Guadalupe Mountains National Park offers big elevation gains, expansive views, and surprising solitude.
Top Stops
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Devil's Hall TrailA strenuous 4.2-mile out-and-back hike that begins at the Pine Springs Trailhead
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The BowlThis strenuous hike combines several trails to reach an iconic viewpoint in the park.
Information
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Operating HoursThe park itself is open all day, every day, however many of the facilities have designated hours.
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When to visitSpring and summer are the warmer, milder months in the Guadalupe Mountains, while fall and winter are cooler.
Hiking
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Guadalupe PeakThis strenuous 8.5-mile trail climbs 3,000 feet to the summit of Guadalupe Peak, the tallest point in Texas.
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Devil's Hall TrailA strenuous 4.2-mile out-and-back hike that begins at the Pine Springs Trailhead
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The BowlThis strenuous hike combines several trails to reach an iconic viewpoint in the park.
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Williams RanchThis intricately designed ranch house was home to Henry and Rena Belcher and their daughter Bernice in the early 1900s.
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Salt Basin DunesTwenty six million years ago, a period of tectonic movement created a depression in the foundation rocks of the earth's crust.
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Frijole RanchThe Frijole Ranch area has been a popular destination for centuries, due to its close proximity to five major streams.
Parking
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Salt Basin DunesTwenty six million years ago, a period of tectonic movement created a depression in the foundation rocks of the earth's crust.
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Dog CanyonDog Canyon is located in the northern area of the park, off of state road 137.
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McKittrick CanyonMcKittrick Canyon is one of the only year-round water sources in the park.
Picnicking
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Frijole RanchThe Frijole Ranch area has been a popular destination for centuries, due to its close proximity to five major streams.
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Dog CanyonDog Canyon is located in the northern area of the park, off of state road 137.
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McKittrick CanyonMcKittrick Canyon is one of the only year-round water sources in the park.
Camping
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Pine Springs CampgroundPine Springs campground is located near the park headquarters visitor center near the southern entrance to the park.
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Dog Canyon CampgroundThis small, secluded forest campground is located at the park's northern entrance at the mouth of Dog Canyon.
Restrooms
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Salt Basin DunesTwenty six million years ago, a period of tectonic movement created a depression in the foundation rocks of the earth's crust.
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Frijole RanchThe Frijole Ranch area has been a popular destination for centuries, due to its close proximity to five major streams.
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Dog CanyonDog Canyon is located in the northern area of the park, off of state road 137.
Support
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Carlsbad Caverns-Guadalupe Mountains AssociationThe Carlsbad Caverns Guadalupe Mountains Association (CCGMA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the park.
Nearby Parks Around Guadalupe Mountains
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Guadalupe Mountains
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Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Once an underwater reef, the Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas now rise more than 8,000 feet over the Chihuahuan Desert, including Texas' highest point, the 8,749-foot Guadalupe Mountain.
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Pine Springs Visitor Center
Pine Springs Visitor Center is the main visitor center and headquarters.
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The Pinery Trail
This 0.75-mile paved trail takes you to the remains of the original Pinery station of the Butterfield Overland Mail Route
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Pinery Butterfield Stage Station Ruins
In the mid 1800s, the Butterfield Overland Mail Company became the first railway to transport mail from the east coast to the west coast over the land
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Pine Springs Campground
Pine Springs campground is located near the park headquarters visitor center near the southern entrance to the park.
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The Bowl
This strenuous hike combines several trails to reach an iconic viewpoint in the park.
