Guadalupe Peak Trail

Come climb the highest mountain in Texas, Guadalupe Peak, 8,751 feet. The peak towers a vertical mile above the salt flats to the west. On a clear day the view from the 'rooftop of Texas' is outstanding. The trail to the summit is well-graded and begins near the Pine Springs Campground. A stainless steel pyramid marks the summit. It was erected by American Airlines in 1958 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Butterfield Overland Mail, a stagecoach route that passed south of the mountain.

Hike Rating: Strenuous
Length: 8.5 mile
Type : out and back on the same trail
Elevation Gain/Loss: 2,930 feet
Hiking Time: 5-8 hours We should begin hiking by 8:30am

Fees: There is a $10.00 fee payable at the self-serve kiosk located at the trailhead unless you have a parks pass. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND buying your pass online though during these covid time.

Dogs are not allowed on back-country trails.

Meet at Lowe’s Parking Lot on Montana and Loop 375 at 6 a.m. We will leave at 6:15 a.m.

It is an approximate 90 mile, 1 hour 45 minute drive to the national park using highway 62/180. Please have a full tank of gas. There are no service stations on the driving route other than a 26 mile side trip to Dell City.

Bring your day-hike gear, water, high energy snacks, hiking poles, gloves, and warm clothing. There are no water sources along the route. The 10 essentials: https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-dWiUFgVP/pages/23821057/The_10_Hiking_Essentials/

Depending on who signs up I may break us up into a fast and slow group.
Participants should be in good physical condition to attend this outing. Folks with an underlying medical condition should avoid moderate and strenuous outings.

Participants who RSVP yes also agree to the Release of Liability statement: https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-dWiUFgVP/about/

For safety reasons we hike together and support each-other as a group/team, with the leader in control. We stop, rest, eat, etc. together. No one will be allowed to hike ahead at any time. If you are unwilling to comply with this please do not sign up. Thank-you