Guadalupe Peak
Mountain Highest peak in Texas and Guadalupe Mountains' summit
Guadalupe Peak is the highest point in Texas, inside Guadalupe Mountains National Park; hikers take the steep summit trail for wide desert and mountain panoramas.
Guadalupe Peak is the highest natural point in Texas, located within Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Its summit reaches 8,751 feet (2,667 meters) above sea level.
Hikers follow a maintained trail to a marked summit that offers wide views across the Chihuahuan Desert and the surrounding mountain range. The trail is steep in places and commonly completed as an 8.4-mile round trip with roughly 3,000 feet of elevation gain.
The peak and surrounding range have long been noted on regional maps and were incorporated into Guadalupe Mountains National Park to protect the area’s geology and natural ecosystems. The summit features a small metal pyramid monument placed by the Sierra Club.
The peak lies in far West Texas within Guadalupe Mountains National Park, near the New Mexico border and roughly 90 miles southeast of El Paso by road.
- Highest point in Texas: Summit elevation is 8,751 feet (2,667 meters), making it the highest natural point in the state of Texas.
- Trail information: The maintained trail to the summit is about 8.4 miles round trip with roughly 3,000 feet of elevation gain, commonly hiked in a long day.
How to Get to Guadalupe Peak #
Guadalupe Peak trailhead is reached from Pine Springs Visitor Center inside Guadalupe Mountains National Park. From El Paso drive east on I-10 to US-62/180, then south on TX-54 and follow park signs; the park is roughly a 2.5-3 hour drive from El Paso.
Tips for Visiting Guadalupe Peak #
- Start the Guadalupe Peak Trail early-summit temperatures and winds can be harsh by midday
- Bring layers: summit winds can make summer afternoons feel like late fall
- If seeking solitude, weekdays in shoulder seasons (March, October) reduce foot traffic on the 8.5-mile round-trip trail
Best Time to Visit Guadalupe Peak #
Spring and autumn offer the best combination of weather and trail conditions; summer afternoons are hot and storm-prone, and winter can bring snow and icy patches on the summit trail.
Weather & Climate near Guadalupe Peak #
Guadalupe Peak's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (505 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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February
February is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C. The driest month with just 13 mm and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (104 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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