Summit to Guadalupe Peak – Tallest Peak in Texas

Guadalupe Peak is the highest natural point in Texas with an elevation of 8,751 feet. It is located in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, and is part of the Guadalupe Mountains range in southeastern New Mexico and West Texas. The mountain is about 90 miles east of El Paso and about 50 miles southwest of Carlsbad, New Mexico. The peak rises more than 3,000 feet above the arid floor of the Chihuahuan Desert. The hike up Guadalupe Peak is a rewarding 8 .5 mile round trip hike with a 3,000 foot elevation gain. It will take from 6 to 8 hours to complete the round trip hike. The hike provides fantastic views from the highest point in the state of Texas (8,749’). It also introduces hikers to several of the park’s ecosystems including the high desert and the high elevation forests.