The Top 20 Attractions in the Guadalupe Mountains
There are plenty of places to see and visit in the Guadalupe Mountains. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Guadalupe Mountains is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 10, 2025
Carlsbad Caverns in the Chihuahuan Desert has more than 119 caves with stunning cave formations. Some of them are open to hike in. There are two main trails to explore …
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The Pine Springs Area and Trailhead is where many trails in the National Park begin and is by far the most heavily used day-use area in the park. Despite this, …
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A challenging hike up the old watershed involving some scrambling. The hikers stairs are easier to go up than down. But the end is worth the hike. The Devil's Hall …
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This is an important milestone going both directions. When returning to the trailhead it's easier to get off the trail and follow what looks like a path someone else incorrectly made.
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Also known as the "Top of Texas," Guadalupe Peak stands at 8,751 feet and is the highest point in the state of Texas. The summit hosts not only spectacular, panoramic …
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When visiting McKittrick Canyon in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, make sure to take a break at the historic Pratt Cabin, which is just a short distance off the main trail. …
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Smith Spring is an oasis in the desert. Surrounded by plants, the heavily vegetated Smith Spring stands in stark contrast to the surrounding dry, rocky desert. This is a fantastic …
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Extensive visitor center that should be your first stop when arriving at the Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Enjoy hands-on exhibits, a park film, gift shop, restaurant and book store.
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The ruins of historic Pinery Station is on the National Register of Historic Places and is just a short walk from the main Pine Springs Visitor Center on an easy, …
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The Frijole Ranch was built about 1876 by the Rader Brothers by Frijole Spring. The ranch complex consists of seven buildings and represents the most complete early ranching compound in …
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