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I'm headed to the Top of Texas!!!
5/24/2012 10:23:11 PM
Punching out early tomorrow for Guadalupe Mountain National Park - 8,749 ft, the highest point in Texas.
I've been there before (almost froze to death during a freak ice storm on Columbus Day weekend years ago), but, this time, I'm taking my 16 and 13 year old boys for a pilgrimage. Might take in the 4x4 road to Williams ranch and/or Carlsbad Caverns.
5/24/2012 11:50:37 PM
Hiked it in 9th grade, very cool and very pretty country out there 
Almost died when the trail gave way beneath me and a teacher
caught my collar and kept me from quite a nasty tumble
Almost died when the trail gave way beneath me and a teacher
caught my collar and kept me from quite a nasty tumble
5/25/2012 12:10:57 AM
Originally Posted By Hater:
Punching out early tomorrow for Guadalupe Mountain National Park - 8,749 ft, the highest point in Texas.
Punching out early tomorrow for Guadalupe Mountain National Park - 8,749 ft, the highest point in Texas.
I've been there before (almost froze to death during a freak ice storm on Columbus Day weekend years ago), but, this time, I'm taking my 16 and 13 year old boys for a pilgrimage. Might take in the 4x4 road to Williams ranch and/or Carlsbad Caverns.
The wife and I were out there Memorial weekend last year. Carlsbad Caverns was cool, but be prepared it is run and staffed by uber libs. I suppose most National Parks are, but it was especially bad there. Get something to eat before you go, the little cafe place inside was awful.
5/25/2012 5:48:40 PM
How long does it take to hike to the top and back?
5/25/2012 9:59:28 PM
Originally Posted By wdlsguy:
How long does it take to hike to the top and back?
How long does it take to hike to the top and back?
If you're asking me ... I don't hike.
5/26/2012 3:51:48 PM
Originally Posted By Warhawk:
If you're asking me ... I don't hike.
Tagging for a response from someone who does. Originally Posted By wdlsguy:
How long does it take to hike to the top and back?
How long does it take to hike to the top and back?
If you're asking me ... I don't hike.
5/26/2012 4:28:09 PM
If I recall right, the trailhead is about 5200 or 5300 feet elevation and you're hiking up to 8700. It entirely depends on your hiking speed but I remember taking about 4 1/2 hours up and I'm no speed demon. Coming down goes a lot faster. It's a fun day hike with plenty of time left over for taking breaks for pics. Pack plenty of water and a few snacks. I love hiking in the Guadalupes.
5/27/2012 9:43:04 AM
I'm at 430 feet... I'd get nose bleeds.
5/27/2012 7:04:49 PM
Originally Posted By gimmedeal:
If I recall right, the trailhead is about 5200 or 5300 feet elevation and you're hiking up to 8700. It entirely depends on your hiking speed but I remember taking about 4 1/2 hours up and I'm no speed demon. Coming down goes a lot faster. It's a fun day hike with plenty of time left over for taking breaks for pics. Pack plenty of water and a few snacks. I love hiking in the Guadalupes.
If I recall right, the trailhead is about 5200 or 5300 feet elevation and you're hiking up to 8700. It entirely depends on your hiking speed but I remember taking about 4 1/2 hours up and I'm no speed demon. Coming down goes a lot faster. It's a fun day hike with plenty of time left over for taking breaks for pics. Pack plenty of water and a few snacks. I love hiking in the Guadalupes.
it takes me longer going downhill than hiking up
