El Capitan (Texas) - Wikipedia
El Capitan is the southernmost peak of the Guadalupe escarpment, an ancient limestone reef that forms the present-day Guadalupe Mountains.
Guadalupe Peak - U.S. National Park Service
Jan 5, 2023 · Climb to the "Top of Texas" with a hike up Guadalupe Peak. Guadalupe Peak is a rewarding, although very strenuous, 8.4 mile round trip hike with a 3,000 foot elevation gain. It will take from six to eight hours to complete the hike.
El Capitan - U.S. National Park Service
Apr 5, 2024 · El Capitan is the southern-most point of the Guadalupe Mountains. At 8,085 feet above sea level, El Capitan is the eighth highest peak in Texas and it's imposing height and stark outline have made it an iconic image for generations of travelers.
Park Overview - Guadalupe Mountains National Park (U.S.
The Guadalupe Mountains rise more than 3,000 feet above the arid Chihuahuan Desert that surrounds them. El Capitan, the park’s most striking feature, is a 1,000-foot-high limestone cliff. Nearby Guadalupe Peak, 8,751 feet above sea level, is the highest point in Texas.
How to Hike to Guadalupe Peak, the “Top of Texas” - Earth Trekkers
Jul 10, 2024 · Hiking to this peak is one of the best things to do in Guadalupe Mountains National Park. This is a tough hike but the views from the top are unbeatable. In this guide, we cover everything you need to know to hike to Guadalupe Peak and climb to the “Top of Texas.”
Guadalupe Peak - Wikipedia
Guadalupe Peak, also known as Signal Peak, [3] is the highest natural point in Texas, [4] with an elevation of 8,751 feet (2,667 m) above sea level. [1] It is located in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, and is part of the Guadalupe Mountains range in …
Texas Through Time | Guadalupe Mountains; El Capitan and area
Guadalupe Peak is the highest natural point in Texas at an elevation of 8,751 feet; El Capitan is the eighth-highest peak in Texas at 8,604 feet in elevation; El Capitan was used as a signal peak by travelers through the area for hundreds of years because of its visibility from multiple directions
A Hiker’s Guide to the Guadalupe Peak Hike at Guadalupe Mountains ...
Mar 23, 2021 · The Guadalupe Peak Hike is a strenuous, 8.4 mile hike that takes 6-8 hours to complete. The elevation gain is 2942 ft for a total elevation of 8750 ft (making this the highest point in Texas)!
Summiting El Capitan – Explore Texas
Dec 18, 2017 · El Capitan, the signature peak of Guadalupe Mountains National Park, rises a modest 8,085 feet above sea level — just enough to make it part of an elite group of Lone Star peaks that are higher than 8,000 feet.
El Capitan : Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering : SummitPost
In a large state not necessarily known for its mountains, El Capitan has won the hearts of many a peak hunter. Graceful yet rugged, this peak is a fitting companion to the nearby Texas highpoint, Guadalupe Mountain. For those who love desert peaks, El Capitan will be a treat.