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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.
Hiking, Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Explore Hiking in Guadalupe Mountains National Park with grouped stops, trails, and related park places collected under the same planning theme.
Hiking Stops and Trip Ideas
Use this Hiking guide to compare the stops that belong together in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, then decide which ones deserve map time or a saved trip stop.
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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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El Capitan/Salt Basin OverlookThis moderate hiking trail takes you from the Pine Springs Campground Trailhead to historic Williams Ranch.
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Frijole/Foothills TrailThese trails form a loop between the Pine Springs Campground and the Frijole Ranch
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McKittrick Canyon TrailThe canyon is one of the only year-round water sources in the area.
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McKittrick Canyon Nature TrailThis trail travels through the desert and riparian ecosystems, with several interpretive stops
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Permian Reef TrailThis strenuous trail is perfect for those interested in history and geology.
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The Pinery TrailThis 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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Smith Spring TrailThis trail travels through the desert landscape, passing by Smith Spring and Manzanita Spring.
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Manzanita SpringTake the short 0.2-mile paved path behind the ranch house in order to see Manzanita Spring.
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Tejas TrailThis 12-mile trail travels north-south across the park from Dog Canyon to Pine Springs.
