Guadalupe Peak, Mountain summit in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas, US
The Guadalupe Peak rises to 2,667 meters, establishing itself as the highest elevation point in the state of Texas with views extending across the Chihuahuan Desert.
The mountain served as a critical navigation landmark for travelers along the Butterfield Overland Mail route during the 19th century western expansion of the United States.
The summit features an aluminum pyramid marker placed by American Airlines in 1958 to honor the regional significance of early transportation routes.
The Guadalupe Peak Trail extends 8.4 miles round trip from Pine Springs Campground, requiring 5 to 8 hours for hikers to complete the 3,000-foot elevation gain.
The mountain peak maintains weather monitoring equipment that records wind speeds reaching up to 80 miles per hour during winter storms.
Location: Texas
Elevation above the sea: 2,667 m
GPS coordinates: 31.89146,-104.86067
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:05
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