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, …
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 …
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.
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 …
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. …
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 …
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, …
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 …
This steep section of the Permian Reef Trail takes you up to the top of Wilderness Ridge through an ancient, fossilized reef known as the Capitan Reef. The trail was …
The Notch is where the McKittrick Canyon Trail passes through a physical break in the ridge, marking an excellent viewpoint over the canyon about halfway between McKittrick Ridge and the …