Hiking Guadalupe Peak

"The Top of Texas" - The hike to the summit of Guadalupe Peak is a very strenuous, 8.4-mile round trip hike with a 3,000-foot elevation gain. It will take most hikers from six to eight hours to complete. The peak provides fantastic views from the highest point in the state of Texas (8,751 feet / 2,667 meters). It also introduces hikers to several of the park’s ecosystems including the high desert and the high elevation forests. On a clear day you will be rewarded with a tremendous and windy view.