View Full Version : The Top of Texas...Guadalupe Peak
Not long ago I found a big secret hiding out in West Texas. Towering over Texas at 8750', Guadalupe Peak offers a very rewarding view of the West Texas landscape. I know, I know...it ain't the majestic Rocky Mountains, but I never knew that Texas even had such elevation other than Emory Peak in Big Bend at just 7832'. I spent months in West Texas/SE New Mexico before I even noticed something off in the distance. It was a few more months before I took the time to look at a map to figure out what that formation was poking out on the horizon.
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It doesn't look like much from here, but it takes about 2 hours to get over there to Guadalupe Mountains National Park (http://www.nps.gov/gumo/index.htm). I've hiked the peak a few times now, and it is definitely a strenuous hike but the views are rewarding. It is worth checking out for anyone looking to get outdoors in West Texas.
Some highlights of the hike:
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The ISIS training camps are that way....
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SeriousStudent
06-14-15, 20:55
McKittrick Canyon in the fall is a very nice hike as well, the foliage changing colors is worthy of a trip.
I have hiked Guadalupe Peak a few times now, but the park really has a lot more to offer. I've only hiked about 10% of the trails, so it is time to move on to the others. The only bad part of hiking GP national park is that you have to carry all of your water. You aren't allowed to use the water even when it is there. Today, it was 12.5 lbs of water starting out for me. It was all gone by the time I was done, but that was half of my load. That makes back country camping in the summer difficult to say the least.
Great photos.
A coworker is an avid outdoorsman and he's shown me his photos of his hikes to Guadalupe Peak. They made me want to plan my trip. Your pics? They pushed me one step closer to getting that done. So is that actually a postal stop at one point?
Water is definitely the big consideration, and time of year. Would certainly be tough in the summer. People can get themselves in real trouble very quickly w/o cell service.
Oh, you want to see some pics....
Guadalupe Peak Mar '15 (http://imgur.com/a/ovrib)
Guadalupe Peak Apr '15 (http://imgur.com/a/Zj19w)
Guadalupe Peak Wikipedia Page (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guadalupe_Peak)
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
(http://www.nps.gov/gumo/index.htm)
El Capitan (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Capitan_%28Texas%29) is the actual landmark that was used by travelers and the Pony Express riders and stagecoach drivers of the Butterfield Overland Mail (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butterfield_Overland_Mail), which was commemorated by American Airlines with the monument on top of Guadalupe Peak. I'm not exactly sure how far away from the mountains I am in that first pic, but it takes me two hours to get there. El Capitan is the flat face on the left, and its recognition is undeniable.
I first visited the park in March and then on Easter, and the weather was awesome then. It is almost too damn hot now, but I will still go. I encounter more people than I expected, but it still isn't crowded.
RioGrandeGreen
06-16-15, 15:04
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Never hiked it but I took this on my way to Carlsbad Caverns.
I plan on taking the El Capitan trail the next time I make it out to the park.
Moose-Knuckle
07-06-15, 08:10
Excellent photos, thanks for sharing . . .
It has been on my list to do for a while now. I want to do it in the cooler months, but the weather typically sucks out there then - really high winds.
I have hiked McKittrick Canyon and it is really nice.
https://www.google.com/search?q=mckittrick+canyon&biw=1098&bih=523&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=M4WaVaj0MMuQsAW4s4GwBg&ved=0CCUQsAQ
The pics were taken with this Nikon Coolpix camera. I am no photographer by any stretch of the imagination, but I think it takes pretty good pictures. I was looking for a camera that was compact, at least water-resistant, and could take some spills. It has performed well so far, but it hasn't been abused or gotten wet yet.
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The weather in March was just about perfect. It was windy, but not hot. I am looking forward to the fall weather, and hope to be able to use one of the backcountry campsites. So far, I have had to plan around a time when I am working nights out there. I have to work 12 hr, drive a total of 4 hr, hike for 6 hr, and then work another 12 hr. It makes the hike even more challenging for me physically, but the views are somewhat energizing for me. That last 12 hr of work isn't very enjoyable.
Recently, I had the opportunity to do an overnight hike into the Guadalupe Mountains. It didn't quite go as planned, but it was enjoyable nonetheless. I chose the Pine Top campground as my camping destination. The route began from the Pine Springs campground. I then took the Frijole Trail to Bear Canyon Trail and on to the top. From there I took a left on the Bowl Trail, and followed it to the Pine Top campground. The plan for the second day was to catch the sunrise at Hunters Peak, and then take the Bowl Trail to Juniper Trail to Tejas Trail, and then back to the campground to break camp and then head back to the trail head via the Tejas Trail. I had to return to work early, so the second day consisted of breaking camp and taking the Tejas Trail back to the trail head.
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All water must be carried when hiking in the Guadalupe Mountains NP. So, for this planned two day hike I was carrying 10L of water to cover my drinking and cooking needs. 10L of water is roughly 22 lb., and this along with my gear added up to around 40 lb. I was carrying this in a Kelty MAP 3500, and it didn't carry well to say the least. I have since ordered another pack just for this type of trip.
The foothills trails are fairly uneventful terrain-wise. I always see a ton of lizards, but I encountered a couple snakes this time. I caught a Rattlesnake trying to cross the trail first, but it retreated back into the brush and gave me some warning rattles. The other one was non-poisonous, so I just stepped over him and kept going.
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You can see the Northeastern face of El Capitan here.
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You really start to gain some elevation once you get onto the Bear Canyon Trail.
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Traveling up the canyon, I encountered this great little spot to stop and eat some lunch.
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The view, while eating my ramens and jerky.
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This part of the trail is pretty nice, sort of like an oasis.
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Looking ahead, the top part of the trail is steep, open, and hot. Pretty much sucked with my 40 some odd lb. pack, so I didn't stop for any pics.
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Finally, I reached the ridge and finally got some breeze and easier going.
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A coniferous forest of pine and Douglas fir covers the high ridges and canyons, and is a much welcomed change in scenery.
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Making it around to the southern ridge yields a northern view of El Capitan and Gaudalupe Peak.
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A view of the switchbacks of the Guadalupe Peak Trail.
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Hunters Peak from the Pine Top campground.
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I chose to carry a hammock hoping to stay dry and be more comfortable. Well, the rain barely grazed me. Temps were in the low 60's so my feet were cold, and I didn't sleep well. I had forgotten my woobie at home, so I had a little fleece blanket I picked up from Walmart. It was better than nothing, but was just too small. Oh well, I survived.
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I tried some new freeze dried food for the first time, and I highly recommend it for appearance and flavor.
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I didn't have a windscreen, so I made one out of aluminum foil before traveling out to the park. It was definitely needed, and actually performed pretty well. I ordered some titanium foil so I can make a better windscreen.
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I didn't take any pics on the way down the Tejas Trail back to the trail head. I got called back to work, so I had to make tracks. All in all, it was a good trip even though it didn't go as planned. I'm definitely starting to trim down the quantity and weight of my gear. I'm not going super-crazy UL, but I did order a lightweight pack and digital scale so I can start making some improvements.
I didn't encounter a single person on this hike, and I loved it. I look forward to future overnighters in this part of the park.
TXBK, I'm rereading your stuff here as I'm scrambling to put together a last minute vacation to camp & hike at either Big Bend or Guadalupe Mtns. I am taking 9 days off from work and I badly need to get away from everybody human. We'll it'll be 6 free days after a family reunion before I can actually head out. But...
I'm starting from scratch as far as gear/equipment goes since the divorce last year. Not a bad thing as I can get some nice new stuff but there's a ton of things out there to choose from. Sounds from your recent trips to Guadalupe Mtns lightweight gear will definitely matter, especially carrying all your own water. I will be camping for a couple nights.
ETA: after some research, I'm leaning at camping at Pine Springs camp ground. The trails I'd like to do start off at this head anyway. Plus staying at a base camp will make the rest of this planning easier.
I've got my old CoolPix from a thousand years ago...ok not really a thousand, more like 2005...but it takes the best photos I've ever snapped. It'll go along with me.
Handheld GPS. I use to run around with just a little yellow Garmin gps but I left it behind. For this upcoming trip is necessary?
What's your thoughts on the security of your vehicle where ever you leave it parked? Ever had any trouble?
And last but not least, personal defense? I haven't refreshed my knowledge on firearms/weapons in a National Park. But being a single female, I travel prepared.
ETA: read up - I'm informed. No carry into fed bldgs w personnel, obey signs and I'm good to go, of course following fed, state and local laws.
Anyway, just reviewing your stuff getting planned. Thoughts you might have that would save me some heartache are greatly appreciated. This is my first solo trip.
Good luck on your trip, Shorts. I have hiked GMNP but have not yet done the peak. I have it planned for later in October as it is just still too dang hot right now. I highly recommend hiking McKittrick Canyon as once it get cooler it will have great Fall color - Aspens and Maples
Also, when you are at GMNP, you will be very close to Carlsbad Caverns NP. If you haven't done it before, hiking down into the cave from the natural entrance is a great experience. There are also several day hiking trails within the park on the surface - the North Slaughter Canyon, Rattlesnake Canyon and Yucca Canyon trails.
BTW, AIUI, it is legal to carry concealed in the NPs with the appropriate state permit, but it is not legal to discharge your firearm. Go figure! I just carry bear spray for the bears and cats.
Good luck on your trip, Shorts. I have hiked GMNP but have not yet done the peak. I have it planned for later in October as it is just still too dang hot right now. I highly recommend hiking McKittrick Canyon as once it get cooler it will have great Fall color - Aspens and Maples
Also, when you are at GMNP, you will be very close to Carlsbad Caverns NP. If you haven't done it before, hiking down into the cave from the natural entrance is a great experience. There are also several day hiking trails within the park on the surface - the North Slaughter Canyon, Rattlesnake Canyon and Yucca Canyon trails.
BTW, it is legal to carry concealed in the NPs with the appropriate state permit, but it is not legal to discharge your firearm. Go figure!
Hey thanks!
I was inspired do this peak by a coworker a while back. Since then, circumstances and opportunities have shouted loud and clear "Why not go now?"
I'll look up those trails you mentioned. I'm getting pretty excited already. Need to start getting the truck read too.
TXBK, I'm rereading your stuff here as I'm scrambling to put together a last minute vacation to camp & hike at either Big Bend or Guadalupe Mtns. I am taking 9 days off from work and I badly need to get away from everybody human. We'll it'll be 6 free days after a family reunion before I can actually head out. But...
I'm starting from scratch as far as gear/equipment goes since the divorce last year. Not a bad thing as I can get some nice new stuff but there's a ton of things out there to choose from. Sounds from your recent trips to Guadalupe Mtns lightweight gear will definitely matter, especially carrying all your own water. I will be camping for a couple nights.
ETA: after some research, I'm leaning at camping at Pine Springs camp ground. The trails I'd like to do start off at this head anyway. Plus staying at a base camp will make the rest of this planning easier.
If the goal is to get away from humans, Guadalupe Peak National Park is a pretty good choice. I hear that Big Bend is crowded, but I haven't been there. I haven't ever camped at the Pine Springs campground, but I have used the trail head there every time that I have hiked there. There have always been some campers there, but it doesn't seem like it was full or crowded. I have only camped in the park once. I used the Pine Top back country campground. On the Guadalupe Peak trail, normally I encounter 5-15 people and it is usually on the way down. The only time that I didn't encounter a single person was when I traveled the Foothills trail to Bear Canyon trail to Bowl trail to Tejas trail back to trail head.
I access the park via Carlsbad, and I make sure to be full of fuel from that point. I also make sure to have all of my water, food, and other supplies by that point. However, you can get water at Pine Springs.
A good ~30 liter pack is perfect for my day hikes. I either use a Kelty Map 3500 or Arc'teryx Khard 30. I bought my wife an Osprey Kestral 32, and she loves it. It has me wanting an Osprey pack, as well. I usually carry a 3 liter hydration bladder, and at least two 32 oz. Nalgene bottles completely full. A trekking pole should be really useful on the trails, going up and coming down. I always carry rain gear everywhere that I hike. You never really know when a thunderstorm may pop up in the Guadalupe Mountains, and lightning is also a possibility. You don't really need a whole lot more than that, but I do keep a small kit of basic survival items on my person with: survival blanket, compass, signal mirror, hi-viz signal panel, whistle, lighter, etc.
Quality shoes and socks, as well as an extra pair of socks are a must of me. Quality clothing to protect you from the sun is also very important. I hate sunscreen, so I wear long sleeves, pants, a boonie hat. I really use my trekking poles so gloves are also good for me.
I've got my old CoolPix from a thousand years ago...ok not really a thousand, more like 2005...but it takes the best photos I've ever snapped. It'll go along with me.
Handheld GPS. I use to run around with just a little yellow Garmin gps but I left it behind. For this upcoming trip is necessary?
I don't think a GPS is essential equipment in the Guadalupe Mountains. I found a laminated map online that I will carry in the future, but I was just using the maps that I picked up from the visitor station. The trails are defined and clearly marked, so there shouldn't be an issue of getting lost. I always carry a compass, and my phone has GPS if the need ever arose.
What's your thoughts on the security of your vehicle where ever you leave it parked? Ever had any trouble?
And last but not least, personal defense? I haven't refreshed my knowledge on firearms/weapons in a National Park. But being a single female, I travel prepared.
ETA: read up - I'm informed. No carry into fed bldgs w personnel, obey signs and I'm good to go, of course following fed, state and local laws.
Anyway, just reviewing your stuff getting planned. Thoughts you might have that would save me some heartache are greatly appreciated. This is my first solo trip.
I leave my CCW in the truck when I go into the visitor center to pay for permits, and carry it in my backpack when I am hiking. Wild animals with either two or four legs are always a possibility on the trail as well as anywhere else. If I am in fear for my life, I will deal with the possible consequences of discharging my firearm later. Encountering a black bear or mountain lion is rare, but there is a small possibility. I haven't ever had any trouble leaving my vehicle at Pine Springs, and I don't expect to ever have any trouble. I don't ever worry about, but I do take the same precautions as I do anywhere else. I keep valuables covered and out of sight, and keep everything locked up.
Appreciate all the advice TXBK. Feeling pretty good about the trip ahead.
Appreciate all the advice TXBK. Feeling pretty good about the trip ahead.
When are you going to be heading out there? I am going to try to get out there in a couple weeks.
It's a good idea to take along a plastic or ziploc bag for your trash, and TP is one of those items that could decrease your enjoyment, if you need and don't have. A headlamp is good to have, and don't forget at least a small FAK. Most of the items in my kit are there in case I encounter someone else that needs help. There is a set of hanging scales at the trail head, and I never think about using them until I return, and by that time I am just ready to get to the truck. I would like to know how much my last load weighed, because it wasn't very pleasant. A quality folding knife always goes along.
I'll PM you my dates.
Perfect reminder on the small stuff.
Headlamp - check. Trash bags - check. Folding knife - check. I'll be taking a classic Buck straight blade too (I love it). A Leatherman will go in the pack (always). And most certainly TP lol My FAK I'm still working on.
I'll have the luxury of technically car camping (truck on site, like I'm use to staying at the beach; the camp has running water and restroom facilities). But I'm using this trip to make an adjustment in the direction of getting better at walk-in camping. Not lugging a cooler with cold stuff/raw stuff is weird and seems to be my biggest adjustment.
I plan to do a dry run this weekend to test out some single pot ingredients on the new single camp stove I got for this trip (Pine Springs site doesn't allow open flames). I prefer wood/campfire as my source though. Still need to grab a single person cook set (really just a cook pot, cup and utensils). I'm planning food around noodle based, with some thrown in protein, plus easy snacks. High calorie is good.
I plan to do an easy-moderate trail or two the first day I arrive after I set up just to look around (7hr drive in, I *think* I plan on arriving early a.m. unless closer to midmorning-noon is better??). I'll do Guadalupe Peak first thing fresh in the morning on my second day. Originally planned to stay for a third day for a free day of "I'll go try/see __", maybe drive the area a bit to see museum or drive in sights. Debated driving Williams Ranch, but never got word on the trail condition for the truck. I'll go by feel after the GP hike though on if I head home or stay the third.
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This set-up gets me by for now. It is a Snow Peak Titanium Trek 700 Mug (http://www.rei.com/product/708071/snow-peak-titanium-trek-700-mug), Snow Peak LiteMax Stove (http://www.rei.com/product/768603/snow-peak-litemax-stove), and a Titanium Spork (http://www.rei.com/product/660002/snow-peak-titanium-spork). A windscreen is a must with my stove, and my tinfoil windscreen has really performed well so far. I'm going to make something more durable out of titanium foil one of these days, but the tinfoil is getting the job done for now. It is easier to get fuel local at an REI, Cabelas, or the like. Beef Jerky and Ramen noodles is an easy meal for me, and I eat a lot of mountain trail mix and Cliff bars. Car camping does make it alot easier, when dealing with meals and such.
The weather is really pretty nice in the morning and evening, but hot during day. The Devil's Hall trail is only 4.2 miles round trip, and there seems to be a fair amount of shade at least on the part of it that I have been on. It is rated as moderate, and I'm sure that comes from the stair-step climbing that the trail offers. That stair-step climbing is what makes the peak trail so strenuous.
It sounds like you are definitely doing your homework, and I think that is going to make your trip much more enjoyable.
Great cook set there. Seems like it'll last too. Wanted to pop over to REI, it being on the other side of town has discouraged me (traffic is a nightmare). But I think I need to bite the bullet and get over there.
I'm glad you said Devil's Hall. That's actually the trail I was planning on day 1 after set up. It looks like a fun/gorgeous hike.
On the GP trail, I was contemplating leaving before sunset to get a view of the sunrise on the trail. I'm concerned there may be cats out and about. Should I be worried?
The planning is getting me excited. I didn't want to the waste my time off. Or get stranded or be miserable lol
I got an early start on the GP trail on Easter morning. I got to the trail head before daylight, and got my pack together and water filled by headlamp light. By the time I got on the trail, it was just light enough to not need my headlamp. I got about halfway up the first face when the sun rose. It was really nice that morning.
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As long as you stay alert, listen, and get a 360º view every now and then, you shouldn't have to worry about the wildlife. There was a small group of people that headed out right behind me on Easter morning. Even though I have been alone for the most part, there has always been people ahead or behind me on the GP trail.
Direct Impinger
10-20-15, 07:21
My family and I camped on some BLM land just under the Guadalupe range. From there we moved off up into NM and eventually into Colorado. In spite of the amazing scenery up in the Rockies we all held a soft spot for that Guadalupe horizon.... "Purple Mountains Majesty"
God Bless Texas!
Had a great trip and I've been sitting on my post and pics. I think I'll start a new thread to compliment this original.
Looking at the current weather that has been rocking the state, and the low temps that are striking, I went just in time.
Had a great trip and I've been sitting on my post and pics. I think I'll start a new thread to compliment this original.
Looking at the current weather that has been rocking the state, and the low temps that are striking, I went just in time.
I'd enjoy to hear about your trip. Feel free to post it here if you would like.
I am hoping to get out there soon to catch the colors of McKittrick Canyon, but it could be December or January before I get back out there and that will be alright too.
SilverBullet432
12-30-15, 23:17
Very nice. Pics look like they're taken from around Mentone/Orla?
Very nice. Pics look like they're taken from around Mentone/Orla?
Close actually, a hair west from there, Pine Springs.
I've been seeing the weather since this trip, I really did get over there just in time. I've been itching to go back but I'm definitely not a 4season tent camper.
Very nice. Pics look like they're taken from around Mentone/Orla?
The first pic was taken around Vaca Ln. and Resource Ln, behind my mansion on wheels.
Oh geez, my bad TXBK, I thought I was answering a post to my trip out to GMNP. Didn't mean to speak for you on where yo took the pics :o
No worries, Shorts. I figure that SilverBullet was talking about the first pic since it was taken not too far away from Orla, as the crow flies.
I plan to hike Guadalupe Peak (8,749') in May but to get ready I recently hiked Emory Peak (7,832') in Big Bend NP.
From the Basin, Emory Peak is a 10 mile out and back, the first 3.5 miles of which is the Pinnacle Trail. From the junction with the Emory Peak Trail it is another 1.5 miles to the top.
The Basin sits at 5,401', so the straight line elevation gain to Emory Peak is 2,431' not counting the ups and downs on the trail.
I plan to hike Guadalupe Peak (8,749') in May but to get ready I recently hiked Emory Peak (7,832') in Big Bend NP.
From the Basin, Emory Peak is a 10 mile out and back, the first 3.5 miles of which is the Pinnacle Trail. From the junction with the Emory Peak Trail it is another 1.5 miles to the top.
The Basin sits at 5,401', so the straight line elevation gain to Emory Peak is 2,431' not counting the ups and downs on the trail.
Excellent, I hope to get out to Big Bend this year. I haven't been to back to the Guadalupe Mountains, since my last trip in July. I have been working on the other side of the state, but haven't visited any parks out that way.
I did get my wife out a couple times last year, though. In October, we hiked ~18 miles around the LBJ National Grasslands. The day after Thanksgiving, we hiked Caprock Canyons State Park in the freezing rain. She tapped out due to a heel injury she had been nursing, but we did get a good 10 miles in. She got to experience the performance of the Arteryx, and finally understood the cost.
SeriousStudent
04-07-16, 19:38
Excellent, I hope to get out to Big Bend this year. ......
Remind me to talk with you about it at the range this weekend. I'll loan you my maps and books. I grew up out there.
That's a beautiful hill. Very interesting that the area is encompassed by flatlands. That's not something I see around here in Washington.
That's not something I see around here in Washington.
I am not going to feel sorry for you since you have these: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_highest_mountain_peaks_in_Washington
Hiking in the North Cascades and around Rainier in Washington State are some of my favorite hikes in the US, specifically Cascade Pass in NCNP and the Summerland Trail to Panhandle Gap in MRNP.
RioGrandeGreen
04-09-16, 02:56
Long time ago when I was a Boy Scout, we were hiking up in the Big Bend Chisos and some astronauts doing some survival/hiking training stopped to talked with us. They were wearing their orange "jumpsuits" with all the cool Nasa patches. They encouraged us to keep on scouting and become astronauts.
Yeah, it didn't happen I suck at math.
Here's a picture I took on Mt Baker a few weeks ago. I think I was standing around 7-8k feet.
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Here's a picture I took on Mt Baker a few weeks ago.
What was the snowfall like this season? Above average, average, or below average? The reason I ask is I am considering a week in MRNP in June but am concerned that June will be too early. June is the only time I have available for it this year.
austinN4, have fun out there. I'm coming up on vacation and considered going back to GMNP again. But due to some other stuff going on, I'll head to Enchanted Rock instead. Need to get that under my belt anyway. I have Big Bend on my list, maybe in the Fall.
Oh, watch out for Fire Warnings/High Winds out there this time of year. I see those weather messages come through frequently right now. They even had call for snow and freezing temps a few weeks ago when a storm blew through. Needless to say, weather is erratic right now, just be prepared.
johnnyrebel87
06-15-16, 15:04
Hey I am looking at that peak from van horn right now. Lol.
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