Tejas Trail
This 12-mile trail travels north-south across the park from Dog Canyon to Pine Springs.
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Tejas Trail Details
This 12-mile trail travels north-south across the park from the Dog Canyon trailhead at the northern entrance to the park off of state road 137 to the Pine Springs trailhead at the southern Park Headquarters entrance off of Highway 180/62. You can hike sections of it, starting from either end, or thru-hike the entire trail as a backpacking trip. The overall journey from trailhead to trailhead gains around 2,700 feet, and is considered strenuous. Most people can complete it in two days, with one night camping on the trail.
Difficulty
High
Distance
12 miles
Estimated time
2 days
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Tejas Trail
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The Bowl
This strenuous hike combines several trails to reach an iconic viewpoint in the park.
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Devil's Hall Trail
A strenuous 4.2-mile out-and-back hike that begins at the Pine Springs Trailhead
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Guadalupe Peak
This strenuous 8.5-mile trail climbs 3,000 feet to the summit of Guadalupe Peak, the tallest point in Texas.
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El Capitan/Salt Basin Overlook
This moderate hiking trail takes you from the Pine Springs Campground Trailhead to historic Williams Ranch.
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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.
