GETTING TO KNOW GUADALUPE PEAK:
Elevation: 8,751 feet
Elevation Gain (trail head to summit): 3,000 feet
Round Trip Distance: 8.4 miles
Did you know?: Guadalupe peak was once under the ocean and is part of a formation known as Capitan Reef. It is considered one of the most well preserved fossil reefs in the world and Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico is included in this reef formation.
TRIP OVERVIEW:
Day 1
Arrive in Van Horn. Go over trip details. Night visit to McDonald Observatory
Day 2
Hike at Guadalupe Peak National Park. Hike McKittrick Canyon
Day 3
Climb Guadalupe Peak
Day 4
Swim at Balmorhea State Park
DAY 5
Depart
2023 DATE:
TBD