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Base of El Capitan and Trail Junction

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Base of El Capitan and Trail Junction

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Guadalupe Mountains Wilderness

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    May 18, 2023

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    The junction of the El Capitan and the Salt Basin Overlook Trails offers great views from the base of El Capitan. El Capitan is the southern-most point of the Guadalupe …

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    El Capitan Trail

    8.12km

    02:27

    320m

    150m

    Hike the moderate 5.0-mile El Capitan Trail in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, gaining 1049 feet to the base of the iconic peak.

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    Challenging 11.5-mile loop in Guadalupe Mountains National Park with iconic views of El Capitan and the vast Salt Basin.
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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 1,900 m

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    Location: Culberson County, Texas, United States

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