• The Texas madrone provides visitors with green foliage 12 months out of the year.

    Guadalupe Mountains

    National Park Texas

  • Area Closure

    Due to a fire on the Western Escarpment, the following trails are closed until further notice: El Capitan, Salt Basin Overlook, Guadalupe Peak, and Devils Hall.

Backpacking

Backpackers enjoy solitude in Guadalupe Mountains National Park.
For those who enjoy a challenge, steep rugged, trails lead backpackers
to high ridgetops with outstanding vistas.
NPS Photo - Dave Bieri
 
With over 80 miles of hiking trails and 10 backcountry campgrounds, Guadalupe Mountains National Park offers outstanding backpacking opportunities. All backpackers must obtain a backcountry use permit and pay an entrance fee prior to entering the backcountry. All trips require preparation. Improper equipment, poor conditioning, and disregard for unpredictable weather changes can result in an unpleasant or dangerous outing. Respect for the land you hike through will protect the park for you and future visitors. 
  • Park trails Park trails

    More than 80 miles of trails offer limitless hiking potential. Read More

  • Hiker Safety Hiker Safety

    As with most activities, hikers face potential risks. Read More

  • Park Map Park Map

    View or download the detailed map of the park. Read More

Did You Know?

A coiled rattler waits patiently for its prey.

Equipped with the most efficient heat receptors in the animal world, rattlesnakes distinguish  not only direction of an object that differs in temperature from its background, but also distance, sensing changes < .001 degree Farhenheit.