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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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Base of El Capitan and Trail Junction

Name: Base of El Capitan and Trail Junction
Rating: 2

Recommended by 2 hikers

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Please check local regulations for: Guadalupe Mountains Wilderness

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Location: Culberson County, Texas, United States

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Best Hikes to Base of El Capitan and Trail Junction

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1. El Capitan Views & Salt Basin Overlook loop — Guadalupe Mountains National Park

18.4km

06:00

600m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Pine Springs Visitor Center – Pine Springs Trailhead with Picnic Area loop from Dell City

15.4km

04:36

460m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Jamie S.

May 18, 2023

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 Mountains and one of the more iconic features in the park. Not to be confused with the El Capitan in Yosemite National Park in California, this El Capitan stands at 8,085 feet above sea level and is the eighth highest peak in Texas. El Capitan also marks the southern-most point of the Guadalupe Mountains and is exceptionally beautiful at sunrise as the sheer cliff faces glow pink and orange. From this point you can either continue on the El Capitan Trail toward the Williams Ranch or veer off on the Salt Basin Overlook Loop, which will take you to the Salt Basin Overlook.

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Elevation 1,900 m

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Location: Culberson County, Texas, United States

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Base of El Capitan and Trail Junction

1. El Capitan Views & Salt Basin Overlook loop — Guadalupe Mountains National Park

2. Pine Springs Visitor Center – Pine Springs Trailhead with Picnic Area loop from Dell City

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