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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).
Guadalupe Mountains National Park protects the world's most extensive Permian fossil reef, the four highest peaks in Texas, an environmentally diverse collection of flora and fauna, and the stories of lives shaped through conflict, cooperation and survival.
Guadalupe Peak is the highest natural point in Texas, with an elevation of 8,751 feet above sea level. The peak can be climbed by a maintained strenuous day hike via the Guadalupe Peak Trail with a 3,000 feet elevation gain at any time of the year.
Over 80 miles of hiking trails offer easy nature walks through desert flora; more moderate hikes follow canyons and reach riparian oases, and strenuous all day hikes can take you into high country forest or to the "Top of Texas". Each is unique—the magic of Guadalupe Mountains National Park awaits you.
The Guadalupe Mountains Wilderness has over 80 miles of trail to explore with a great range of elevation, ecological zones, and solitude. Whether you are day hiking or backpacking, your trip is a uniquely protected opportunity to provide maximum freedom to roam in Wilderness.
Whether you are only stopping in for a few hours, or planning on spending a week in the park, find all of the information you will need to plan your visit at Guadalupe Mountains.
Guadalupe Mountains has three developed campgrounds open year round which are open to tent or vehicle camping (RVs, etc.) one of which can only be used by groups with horses. All campsites in the Pine Springs and Dog Canyon Campgrounds are reservable up to six months in advance through recreation.gov.
This viewpoint, located just to the southeast of the park boundary alongside U.S. Highway 62/180 provides an excellent view to the summit of Guadalupe Peak.
Reservations can be made for camping and use of the horse corral campsites. Wilderness use permits are required for all overnight backpacking in the park and free permits are required for riding horses on park trails. Special Use Permits are required for short-term activities that take place in the park area which provide a benefit to an individual, group or organization, rather than the ...
Guadalupe Peak Wilderness Campground. Loading... Basic Information. Campground Features Amenities. Fire/Stove Policy. Toilet Types. Shower Types. Operating Hours & Seasons Description Closures & Seasonal Exceptions Weather Fees Contact Information & Directions Email Address Phone number (Voice)