Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Day 2

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“Trailhead” Salt Flat, 2021

Today was the day of the big hike up to the top of Texas. At 8,751 feet (2,667 m), Guadalupe Peak is the highest point in the state, and a popular destination for hiker’s hoping to cross off an item on their bucket list.

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“Mountain Cloud” Salt Flat, 2021

We started on the trail first thing in the morning and reached the peak after about 4.5 hours of leisurely hiking, with plenty of stops for picture-taking and video. It was really nice to take in the incredible views. And the views from the top were stunning. Once again, we were fortunate to have perfect weather, with cool temperatures, light winds, plenty of visibility, and wispy clouds. It was awesome!

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“Desert Plant” Salt Flat, 2021
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“Meadow” Salt Flat, 2021
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“Bridge” Salt Flat, 2021
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“Monument” Salt Flat, 2021
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“Bright Sun” Salt Flat, 2021
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“Cloud” Salt Flat, 2021

After we finished the hike, we enjoyed another nice meal at camp, but unfortunately, the clouds rolled in and the stars weren’t as clearly visible as the previous night. That was fine because we were pretty tired from the hike and climbing into our tents early was just fine. 😀

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“Camp Car” Salt Flat, 2021

Here are the Strava tracks in case you are interested!

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