中央メキシコ高原の絶景の山頂・トップ8

From the summit you can see far into Mexico, and across El Paso and southern New Mexico. The giant historic statue of Christ at the summit is both a scenic and spiritual destination.

Sierra Del Cristo Rey translates to "Mountain of Christ the King". It is a peak right on the border of Texas, New Mexico, and Mexico.

Sierra Del Cristo Rey translates to "Mountain of Christ the King". It is a peak right on the border of Texas, New Mexico, and Mexico. There is a cool statue at the top and view all along the trail. This one is smooth enough to really push the pace on the uphill and the downhill.

South Rim is a section of trail that offers wide-reaching views of the Chisos Basin and of the Chihuahuan Desert. It is thought of as some of the best scenery in Big Bend National Park. Sections of the trail are closed during peregrine falcon nesting season. Updates on this can be found on Big Bend's park website. South Rim Trail is a challenging climb with over 2,000 feet in elevation gain from its beginning at an intersection with Laguna Meadow Trail and Colima Trail. This trail is only accessed through Laguna Meadow or Boot Canyon (via Pinnacles) trails from the north or the East Rim Trail to the east.

Emory Peak is the highest point in Big Bend National Park at 7,796 feet. The summit provides panoramic views of the rocky peaks in Chisos Basin. The last quarter mile of the climb to this mountain top is steep and rocky. The last 25 feet to the summit requires scrambling along a rock face. There is very little shade along most of this trail and Texas's summer temps can be brutal. Make sure to pack appropriately.

Sierra Del Cristo Rey translates to "Mountain of Christ the King". It is a peak right on the border of Texas, New Mexico, and Mexico. There is a cool statue at the top and view all along the trail. This one is smooth enough to really push the pace on the uphill and the downhill.

At an elevation of 7,192 feet, North Franklin Mountain is the highest peak in the Franklin Mountains. Couple that statistic with the fact that the route to gain the peak is a little less burly than the route to South Franklin, and you have a recipe for a busier trail. You still probably won't see a ton of other runners and hikers once you make it up to the ridge.

South Franklin Mountain is a 6,791-foot peak in Franklin Mountain State Park. It's a little over 300 feet lower than the tallest peak in the range, North Franklin Mountain, but it doesn't lack in views. The Mammoth and Fusselman Canyon expand to the west and north, and you can see deep into Mexico from the summit when looking south.