Amazing Sunrises, An Obelisk, And One Epic Backpacking Adventure - Guadalupe Mountains National Park

How to secure a backcountry permit and what to bring to backpack the Guadalupe Peak Trail in Guadalupe Mountains NP. But backpacking Guadalupe Peak Trail and summiting the highest peak in Texas at 8517', is one physically demanding and formidable 4-mile hike and should not be taken lightly.