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Guadalupe Mountains National Park is located in the far west part of Texas, United States. The park covers an area of 134.9 square miles (349.5 sq km). The park is approximately 235 miles north of Big Bend National Park which is the only other national park in Texas. It is about a 3.5-hour drive between the two, and it would be sad to visit one ...
Maps. Click on the arrow in the map's top left corner to toggle between the Brochure Map and the interactive Park Tiles map.These maps are meant for general orientation and are not meant for detailed wilderness trip planning or hiking. For safe wilderness travel get a detailed topographic map at the visitor center.
Jan 9, 2023 · The Guadalupe Mountains weather can vary drastically in elevations ranging from 3,000 feet to 8,000+ feet. Spring and summer seasons bring warm and mild temperatures with ocasional showers, while fall and winter can bring cooler temperatures with high winds that can reach over 70+ mph on occasions. Snow and freezing fog is also common during ...
This is one of the best Guadalupe Mountains National Park hikes for those who want the elevation but not the crowds of Guadalupe Peak. A view of Hunter Peak and the Permian Reef in Guadalupe Mountains National Park (Shutterstock/Silvio Ligutti) 9. Bush Mountain Trail.
Guadalupe Mountains National Park, west of Texas, has four of the highest peaks in the state and the most extensive Permian fossil reef on earth. Its landscape consists of geologic formations, formed more than 200 million years ago, as well as pinyon pine and Douglas-fir forests, streams, and caves.
Jul 25, 2023 · Guadalupe Mountains National Park is open year-round and offers a variety of outdoor activities including backpacking, camping, and hiking. While most trails and both of the park's campgrounds are available for use anytime, park facilities have posted hours, and several park locations are designated as day-use only.
Guadalupe Peak is a rewarding, although very strenuous, 8.4 mile round trip hike with a 3,000 foot elevation gain. It will take from six to eight hours to complete the hike. The peak provides fantastic views from the highest point in the state of Texas (8,751 feet / 2,667 meters). It also introduces hikers to several of the park’s ecosystems ...
