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Entrance
$15
No permit needed
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⭐ Highlights
→Guadalupe Peak — highest point in Texas (8,749 ft)
→The Bowl — high country forest oasis
→El Capitan — massive limestone escarpment
→McKittrick Canyon — best fall foliage in Southwest
⚠ Before you go
!No water — carry everything you need
!Wind extreme — gusts over 60 mph common
!Exposed ridgeline — lightning risk
When to visit
Guadalupe Mountains by Season
Spring (Mar–May)
Wildflowers. Windy.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot lower elevations. Cooler at summit.
Fall (Sep–Nov)
McKittrick Canyon foliage peaks October.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Cold. Ice on trails. Quiet.