2. West Texas & Big Bend Region

Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Guadalupe Peak and McKittrick Canyon
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Despite being a high desert, water flows through the canyon most of the year.
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Despite being a high desert, water flows through the canyon most of the year.

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  • GMNP is located east of El Paso and just south of Carlsbad Caverns NP. It contains the tallest peak in Texas; Guadalupe Peak, 8749 ft.
  • El Capitan at sunrise
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  • El Capitan viewed from Guadalupe Peak
  • Mountains reflecting in the salt flats
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  • The hike to Guadalupe Peak is a 6-8 hour, strenuous trek that climbs 3000 ft in 4 1/2 miles.
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  • Possibly the highest bridge in Texas
  • Obelisk at the summit
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  • McKittrick Canyon is in the northern part of the park and contains some of the best fall colors in all of Texas. Much of that color comes from Big Tooth Maples.
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  • Despite being a high desert, water flows through the canyon most of the year.
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