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Guadalupe Mountains

New Mexico

Elevation Range

3,000 ft - 8,749 ft

Notable Peaks

3

Coordinates

31.3645, -108.9881

About Guadalupe Mountains

The Guadalupe Mountains are a small but rugged mountain range located in southeastern New Mexico, near the Texas border. Formed by an ancient reef system, the range features steep, rocky terrain with deep canyons and high, arid peaks. The iconic Guadalupe Peak, the highest point in Texas at 8,749 feet, dominates the landscape. The mountains are characterized by diverse desert plant life, including yucca, juniper, and ponderosa pine, as well as abundant wildlife such as mule deer, black bears, and golden eagles.

Notable Peaks

Guadalupe Peak

8,749 ft

El Capitan

8,064 ft

Hunter Peak

8,368 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing
rock climbing

Best Seasons

spring

fall

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Gateway Towns

Carlsbad, NM
Whites City, NM

Location

New Mexico

31.3645, -108.9881

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Data Source

Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.

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