Guadalupe Mountains National Park 2026

Let's spend a a few days exploring Guadalupe Mountains National Park!

https://www.nps.gov/gumo/index.htm

There will be a $5 fee to attend - once I receive your payment via Paypal or Zelle at 210 843-1667 or cash in person, you will be moved to 'going'.

Park Fees
https://www.nps.gov/gumo/planyourvisit/fees.htm
Entrance fees may be paid with a credit card at the Pine Springs Visitor Center (open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) or with a credit card at the self-pay stations located at any trailhead.
The basic entrance pass is good for 7 days

Trip Plan - this is just a rough outline, I will be updating this!
Sunday, 29 March:
6am Drive to GMNP, arrive around 2pm - settle in, freshen up and hike the foothills trail

Monday, 30 March: Early hike (about 7:00am) Guadalupe Peak trail
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/texas/guadalupe-peak-texas-highpoint-trail

Tuesday, 31 March: Mckittrick Canyon to The Notch
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/texas/mckittrick-canyon-trail

Wednesday, 1 April:
Smith Spring and Manzanita Spring Loop trail
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/texas/smith-spring-and-manzanita-spring-loop

You are responsible for arranging your own transportation, lodging, and meals.

Lodging Options:
Airbnb had many options in the area, Carlsbad is a great option but keep in mind that it is about an hour away.
Another option:
https://www.campfireadventureranch.com/lodging/

Camping in the park:
https://www.nps.gov/gumo/planyourvisit/pine_springs_campground.htm
There were still a few campsites available in the Pine Springs Campground.
Note that if you reserve a RV spot you cannot use a tent.

This will be limited to 14 attendees

This itinerary is just an outline, we can figure out meals, more specific hike meeting times, etc. at the park.