Guadalupe Mountains National Park

TX
Come experience mountains and canyons, desert and dunes, night skies and spectacular vistas within a place unlike any other. Guadalupe Mountains National Park protects the world's most extensive Permian fossil reef, the four highest peaks in Texas, an environmentally diverse collection of flora and fauna, and the stories of lives shaped through conflict, cooperation and survival.
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WEATHER INFO

The Guadalupe Mountains are known for high winds year-round; gusts can reach 60MPH or higher. In winter the mountains experiences occasional, light snowfalls which seldom last more than a day. From May through October, temperatures vary with highs between 80F-100F+ with lows in the 40F-60F range. November to April is generally milder with highs in between 50F-70F with lows in the 30F-50F range. Elevations above 8,000’ will be about 10F cooler than headquarters, with corresponding wind-chill.

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DIRECTIONS INFO

Bismarck, Arkansas
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Guadalupe Mountains
Guadalupe Mountains National Park is located on the north side of US Hwy 62/180. If you are traveling east from El Paso, TX, we are 110 miles East of the city. Follow US Hwy 62/180 North to the Pine Springs Visitor Center. If you are traveling from Van Horn, TX, you will travel north on US 54 and make a right-hand turn at the junction of US 62/180 to arrive at the park. If you are traveling west from Carlsbad, NM, you will travel on US Hwy 62/180 South and cross into Texas. Follow signs to the park.
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DANGER

Guadalupe Mountains National Park Moves to “High” Fire Danger Rating

In addition to park fire regulations: . Smoking limited to inside a vehicle. · No open fires (this includes wood, charcoal and/or gas fire pits) are permitted anywhere in the park. · Use of gas canister stoves for cooking are still allowed at this time

INFORMATION

Williams Ranch Road Closed

The Williams Ranch Road is currently impassable and closed to public access due to unsafe conditions.

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CAUTION

Devil's Hall is a Strenuous Hike

The hike to Devil's Hall is rated as strenuous. The portion of the route in the wash requires rock scrambling and is dangerous when wet or if water is present. The wash surface is loose gravel and rocks and may be unstable.

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