"In the middle of nowhere - Guadalupe Mts NP" Guadalupe Mountains National Park by annk

Guadalupe Mountains National Park Travel Guide: 111 reviews and 252 photos

El Capitan view from Visitor's Center - Guadalupe Mountains National Park

On the 3rd day of our trip to S. New Mexico & Texas, & on the way back to El Paso airport, we stopped at Guadalupe Mountains National Park. After getting a speeding ticket in New Mexico, I was relieved to hit the Texas border, where I could finally drive over 55 mph once again. Just past the border I smiled and welcomed the first of many 70 mph speed limit signs to come.

Though we didn't have the time to explore the park's 80 miles of hiking trails, we did enjoy the rugged scenery of the Guadalupe Range, a small museum and Visitor's Center.

Entrance Fee: $3 US for 7 days
Guadalupe Range: Rises 8,749 ft. above the west Texas desert.
El Capitan: At the apex of the range....a 2000 ft. sheer cliff.

Last visit to Guadalupe Mountains National Park: Feb 2002
Intro Updated Mar 9, 2005
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El Capitan - Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Mountain Scenery and a little background Things to Do (3)

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view from Visitor's Center - Guadalupe Mountains National Park

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Frijole Ranch - Guadalupe Mountains National Park

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Written Oct 6, 2002

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Shihar Mar 18, 2006 at 6:52 PM

Just returned from Guadalupe Mt. NP and loved reading your experiences upon my return. Thanks!
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Ben-UK Aug 10, 2005 at 8:40 AM

Wild, rugged scenery ! -- some years since I was in Texas and unfortunately didn't get to see this NP -- very nice page, thank you.
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richiecdisc Dec 14, 2004 at 2:42 PM

I had quite the camping experience here myself. You missed a great hike to the top of Texas' highest peak. Greetings from chilly Florida. ;)
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XenoHumph Sep 28, 2004 at 10:02 AM

I'd love to visit that park one day. It is so out of the way from anything else, I have not been able to do it so far! Great page!
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Bernd_L Jun 11, 2004 at 10:16 PM

I'm reading a novel about a ranger in Guadalupe Mtn NP (Track of the cat - by Nevada Barr) and was just curious how it looks like. Seems to be an awesome place.
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matcrazy1 Apr 21, 2004 at 10:26 AM

I was there exactly a year ago WOW! I wasn't at hiking mood so I did take... the same pics as you haha and enjoyed it a lot at the way to Carlsbad caverns. Warm greetings from Poland :-)))
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Stephen-KarenConn Apr 17, 2004 at 9:08 PM

Hi Ann, I camped at Pine Springs and climbed Guadalupe Peak several yhears ago. Thanks for the good memories. Nice new pic of you too. Stephen
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zrim Oct 31, 2003 at 11:34 PM

Did Sharrie help with the cost of the traffic ticket?
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sim1 Apr 4, 2003 at 6:53 PM

Wow, what a place! So barren! Beautiful photos of Guadalupe Mountains National Park!
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Goner Feb 4, 2003 at 9:00 PM

Nice rocks!