Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Easy directions for hiking the Guadalupe Peak Trail, the highest point in Texas, very doable for hikers who plan carefully.
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Guadalupe Peak sits at 8,751 feet and earns its highpoint status with 3,000 feet of gain over 8.4 miles round trip. The first mile and a half is the crux: uneven stone steps, tight switchbacks, and exposed Chihuahuan Desert sun. After that initial push, the trail moves into cooler north-facing slopes with ponderosa pine and Douglas-fir, settling into steadier grades and better footing. The route is non-technical but demands fitness and early starts to avoid afternoon heat. No permit required. Plan for a full day, bring plenty of water, and expect the views to open up as you climb above the desert floor into alpine terrain.
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Easy directions for hiking the Guadalupe Peak Trail, the highest point in Texas, very doable for hikers who plan carefully.
*Gear I'm Using Now:*
* inReach: hkgy.co/inreach
* Hiking App: hkgy.co/app
* Watch: hkgy.co/watch
* Shoes: hkgy.co/shoes
* Pack: hkgy.co/backpack
* Rescue Insurance: hkgy.co/insurance
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hikingguy.com/gear
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* Guide: hikingguy.com/hikes/guadalupe-peak
* Website: hikingguy.com
* Patreon: patreon.com/c/hikingguy
* Monthly Hiking News (free): patreon.com/c/hikingguy
* Subscribe: youtube.com/c/Hikingguy
Guadalupe Peak sits at 8,751 feet and earns its highpoint status with 3,000 feet of gain over 8.4 miles round trip. The first mile and a half is the crux: uneven stone steps, tight switchbacks, and exposed Chihuahuan Desert sun. After that initial push, the trail moves into cooler north-facing slopes with ponderosa pine and Douglas-fir, settling into steadier grades and better footing. The route is non-technical but demands fitness and early starts to avoid afternoon heat. No permit required. Plan for a full day, bring plenty of water, and expect the views to open up as you climb above the desert floor into alpine terrain.
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