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Guadalupe Peak Trail

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  2. TX
  3. …West Texas
  4. Guadalupe Mountains National Park
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“Difficult but well-worth it! ”

Robert McDonald
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4.2

Miles

6.7

KM

Point to Point

8,744' 2,665 m

High

5,853' 1,784 m

Low

2,923' 891 m

Up

33' 10 m

Down

13%

Avg Grade (8°)

44%

Max Grade (24°)

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Visitors must obtain a hiking permit at the visitor center or self registration satiation. The cost is $5 USD per permit and is good for one week. Annual permits are a available at visitor center for $20 USD.

Description

The Guadalupe Peak Trail is approximately 8 miles round trip. 3 - 5 liters of water are recommended for the trail. Be sure to bring a snack and flashlight/headlamp as it is easy to be caught on the trail after dark. Shoes with good ankle support and a sturdy hiking stick are highly recommended. Loose and slick rocks as well as large steps up & down are along the trail. There is no cell phone service except at the peak itself. Be aware that this trail/park is extremely busy during peak times such as spring break.

A backcountry campsite is available on the trail approximately 1 mile from the peak. No water is available on the trail.

High winds are common and can be dangerous!

Flora & Fauna

Mountaintop forests are home to animals such as elk, black bear, gray foxes, striped and hog-nosed skunks, porcupine, mule deer, mountain lions, and mountain short-horned lizards.

Nocturnal desert animals include the kit fox, coyote, mountain lion, bobcat, badger, Texas banded gecko, and about 16 species of bats. Mule deer, javelinas, and black-tailed jackrabbits are seen early in the morning or late in the evening when temperatures are cooler.

Beware of poisonous snakes.

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Land Manager: NPS - Guadalupe Mountains National Park

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Robert McDonald with improvements by wankel7
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Sunset from Guadalupe Peak in December, 2022.
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Guadalupe Peak Trail
Oct 8, 2023 near Pine Sp…, TX
Guadalupe National Park
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Elevation: 6981 feet!
Sep 30, 2015 near Pine Sp…, TX
Guadalupe Peak
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Pine Spring Canyon from Guadalupe Mountains National Park Guadalupe Peak Trail.
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