Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Guadalupe Peak - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Guadalupe Peak |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | Texas |
| Nearby Town: | Carlsbad, New Mexico |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | From Carlsbad, New Mexico, take US-62 West for approximately 50 miles and the park will be on the right. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 8.40 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Difficult |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | In & Out, Backtrack Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Pine Springs Trailhead |
| Trails Used: | Guadalupe Peak Trail |
| Backcountry Campsites: | Yes |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | None |
| Management: | National Park Service |
| Contact Information: | By Mail: Guadalupe Mountains National Park 400 Pine Canyon Drive Salt Flat, Texas 79847-9400 Phone - Pine Springs Visitor Center: (915) 828-3251 Phone - Dog Canyon Ranger Station: (575) 981-2418 Fax: (915) 828-3269 https://www.nps.gov/gumo/index.htm |
| Best Season: | Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers, Horses |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads |
| Hike Summary: | At 8,751 feet above sea level, Guadalupe Peak is the highest point in the kick-ass state of Texas. This particular hike traverses nearly 3,000 feet up the Guadalupe Peak Trail, including a section through a coniferous forest, to reward the hiker with nice views of the surrounding Chihuahuan Desert. |
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