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Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Salt Flat, TX 79847


Rising from the desert, this mountain mass contains portions of the world's most extensive and significant Permian limestone fossil reef. Also featured are a tremendous earth fault, lofty peaks, unusual flora and fauna, and a colorful record of the past. Guadalupe Peak, highest point in Texas at 8,749 feet; El Capitan, a massive limestone formation; McKittrick Canyon, with its unique flora and fauna; and the "Bowl", located in a high country conifer forest, are significant park features.

While scenic driving in the park is limited to one 4X4 road, there are over 80 miles of trails that offer a wide range of opportunities for exploring. Other available activities include: backpacking, camping and wildlife viewing. Visitors may also see ruins of a stage station, or visit the Frijole Ranch History Museum (open intermittently).

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 Directions 

Plane - Commercial airlines service El Paso, Texas. By car, El Paso is 110 miles from the park.

Car - The Headquarters Visitor Center at Pine Springs is accessed via U.S. highway 62/180 between Carlsbad, NM and El Paso, TX. Dog Canyon, on the park's north side, is accessed via New Mexico state road 137.

Public Transportation - No public transportation available.

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Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
 Activities 

Camping
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Picnic Area
Museum / Visit
Wildlife Viewing