The Top of Texas...Guadalupe Mountains National Park
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. 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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