National Park · Texas
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Texas’ highest peak & a fossil reef
StateTexas
Best seasonSpring & fall (canyon color)
Don’t missGuadalupe Peak summit
TerrainDesert mountains & fossil reef
Guadalupe Mountains rises out of the West Texas desert as an ancient marine fossil reef, crowned by the state’s high point and lit up by maples in a hidden canyon each fall. Spring and fall are best; summer is hot.
What to see
- Guadalupe Peak Trail
- McKittrick Canyon (fall color)
- El Capitan
- The Bowl
- Salt Basin Dunes
Plan around it
Check the park’s official site for current entrance fees, timed-entry or permits, road and seasonal closures before you go.