Guadalupe Peak Trail (Pine Springs)
Pine Springs, TX
The trail to the highest point in Texas (2,667 m) starts at the Pine Springs campground in Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Allow 6–8 hours for the 13.5 km round trip and start early; wind on the summit ridge can be fierce.
- Nearest town
- Pine Springs, TX
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 31.8946, -104.8216
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Pine Springs CampgroundCampsite0 mi from Guadalupe Peak Trail (Pine Springs)Tents
- Pine Springs CampgroundCampsite0 mi from Guadalupe Peak Trail (Pine Springs) · 13 pitchesCaravans
- Guadalupe Peak CampgroundCampsite2 mi from Guadalupe Peak Trail (Pine Springs)Tents
- Tejas Backcountry CampgroundCampsite4 mi from Guadalupe Peak Trail (Pine Springs)Tents
- Dog Canyon CampgroundCampsite7 mi from Guadalupe Peak Trail (Pine Springs)
- E&I RV ParkMotorhome stopover22 mi from Guadalupe Peak Trail (Pine Springs)Motorhomes
All campsites in Texas · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Guadalupe Peak Trail (Pine Springs)?
Guadalupe Peak Trail (Pine Springs) is in Pine Springs, TX, at GPS 31.8946, -104.8216. It is about 50 mi from Carlsbad.
Can you camp near Guadalupe Peak Trail (Pine Springs)?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Pine Springs Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 8 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Guadalupe Peak Trail (Pine Springs)?
Guadalupe Peak Trail (Pine Springs) is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Guadalupe Mountains: from El Paso to the top of Texas.
What is there to see near Guadalupe Peak Trail (Pine Springs)?
Places worth a stop nearby: Frijole Ranch (2 mi), McKittrick Canyon (7 mi), Carlsbad Caverns National Park (23 mi) and Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site (72 mi).
When is the best time to visit Guadalupe Peak Trail (Pine Springs)?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)