grimbley - Feb 27, 2008 10:37 pm Date Climbed: Mar 13, 2005
Late Start
Got on the trail with 4 others a little late in the day which meant coming down in the dark. Wasn't to bad though and the views were great, mostly undisturbed. Met up with some sort of cat on the way down but scared it off.
bblack99 - Feb 15, 2008 9:28 pm Date Climbed: Feb 12, 2008
Great Winter Hike!
Sumitted at exactly noon on Tuesday. Beautiful weather, temps in the 50s, not a cloud in the sky, and a well-maintained trail!
ryan_tx - Feb 10, 2008 11:55 pm Date Climbed: Feb 9, 2008
Sunset hike!
My second time to summit this great peak. Me and two others climbed late afternoon to witness the best sunset I've seen to date. The day was perfect with temps in the 60's and NO wind!
jimegan - Feb 7, 2008 11:49 am Date Climbed: Feb 15, 2005
GUADALUPE PK
SOLO CLIMB RETURNING FROM PANAMA CANAL CRUISE OUT OF GALVESTON BEAUTIFUL WEATHER WITH FEW SNOW PATCHES IN SHADED AREAS
Outdooraholic - Jan 4, 2008 2:16 pm Date Climbed: Apr 17, 2007
Second time to the top
Guadalupe Peak was beautiful once again. The weather was perfect and made for and great hike. Camped on the trail just below the peak and decended the next morning.
Outdooraholic - Jan 4, 2008 2:13 pm Date Climbed: Jan 9, 2007
First time to the peak
My first time to the highest point in Texas but not my last. Up and down in one day.
Excellent views of the Texas prairie. A unique climb.
Six2 - Nov 28, 2007 12:29 am Date Climbed: Nov 12, 2007
Nice slow hike
My wife and I took our time up the mountain on a beautiful day. Views from the top can't be beat in Texas. It's amazing how far away you can spot the peak from the east, it's easy to see how it became such a landmark.
velodurt - Nov 23, 2007 10:14 am Date Climbed: Oct 22, 2007
Pine Springs Trailhead Route...
Loved this climb! Excellent trail, great views and a cool summit marker! Check out our climbing report with pics at Natural Born Hikers-Guadalupe Peak
eric-griz - Nov 8, 2007 10:24 pm Date Climbed: Nov 11, 2002
Don't Mess with Texas
When I worked at Carlsbad Caverns National Park, this was a great place to get in my peak-bagging fixes. I probably hiked up to the summit 5 times. It's a great hike.
TJ311 - Nov 2, 2007 5:41 pm Date Climbed: Oct 31, 2007
A Spooky Summit
Happy Halloween! Camped @ the primitive campsite. A beautiful day on the summit. My 5th State Highpoint.
musicmountain - Oct 31, 2007 11:53 pm Date Climbed: Oct 27, 2007
HP #17
My wife & I flew out to celebrate her 30th Birthday. We summited with our 6 month old son, beautiful day. Went to Carlsbad Caverns on the 28, a must if your in the area. To Avoid the crowds enter through the natural entrance.
panweilin - Oct 25, 2007 3:44 pm Date Climbed: Dec 30, 2004
Day Hike
We camped at Pine Springs in Guadalupe Mountains NP. It was windy at night, about 65 mph.
We camped at the high camp. Winds were over 100mph at camp. Tent broke during the night. Summit was nice, clear day.
weeds19 - Aug 8, 2007 12:27 am Date Climbed: Mar 18, 2001
The beginning
My girlfriend (wife now) and I camped up in the bowl the previous night and then headed back down to the car for the drive home to ABQ. On the hike down I made the decision that I was going to hike to Guadalupe's summit and then start collecting state HPs. I actually ended up running the trail up and down to beat a storm, but more importantly to make it back home in time for the IA Hawkeye NCAA tourney game. I really enjoyed the time in the park, and hope to get back soon!
Stu Brandel - Jul 10, 2007 8:24 pm Date Climbed: Mar 28, 2005
Variously Great
This was a hike that had it all - desert sun and spring flowers below, evergreens and icy winds on the way up. The summit view was hard rock and velvet desert floor. I recommend the side trip to Devil's Hall on the way down for those seeking more wonders. Saw an animal there I did not even know existed - later found out it was a ringtail.
starship_jen - Jul 9, 2007 2:40 pm Date Climbed: Jun 30, 2007
HP #30
Hiked with Paul on a very warm, clear sunny day. Couldn't believe the ladybugs! Neat! Nice views from the top. Headed to Carlsbad Caverns from there. Great trip! HP #29--woo hoo!
Alaska Mt Man - Jun 29, 2007 6:05 pm Date Climbed: Mar 15, 2007
My first highpoint
This was the one that got me hooked on climbing!
msihl - May 22, 2007 1:16 am Date Climbed: May 20, 2007
Route Climbed: Standard Route
After one night at Pine Springs Campground, we (Hilda, Laurent and me) hiked to the top of Texas with fantastic views and clear skies.
I tried my new Koflach Degre boots and they were comfy. We made it up in 2h 15mins and down 1h 45mins. I was carrying a 60 lb. backpack which slowed me down quite a bit. Good workout!
Zandt - May 11, 2007 11:18 am Date Climbed: Mar 11, 2007
Round two!
What a beautiful hike...got up at sunrise and hit the trail. First attempt two months before, I just wasn't in good enough shape...now I love my stairmaster.
And what a bonus...just as I arrived at the summit, it snowed (not in the scary way). Comin' back to take a coupla friends up GP on May 19th. This was my first state highpoint...and will be theirs.
grimbley - Feb 27, 2008 10:37 pm Date Climbed: Mar 13, 2005
Late StartGot on the trail with 4 others a little late in the day which meant coming down in the dark. Wasn't to bad though and the views were great, mostly undisturbed. Met up with some sort of cat on the way down but scared it off.
bblack99 - Feb 15, 2008 9:28 pm Date Climbed: Feb 12, 2008
Great Winter Hike!Sumitted at exactly noon on Tuesday. Beautiful weather, temps in the 50s, not a cloud in the sky, and a well-maintained trail!
ryan_tx - Feb 10, 2008 11:55 pm Date Climbed: Feb 9, 2008
Sunset hike!My second time to summit this great peak. Me and two others climbed late afternoon to witness the best sunset I've seen to date. The day was perfect with temps in the 60's and NO wind!
jimegan - Feb 7, 2008 11:49 am Date Climbed: Feb 15, 2005
GUADALUPE PKSOLO CLIMB RETURNING FROM PANAMA CANAL CRUISE OUT OF GALVESTON BEAUTIFUL WEATHER WITH FEW SNOW PATCHES IN SHADED AREAS
Outdooraholic - Jan 4, 2008 2:16 pm Date Climbed: Apr 17, 2007
Second time to the topGuadalupe Peak was beautiful once again. The weather was perfect and made for and great hike. Camped on the trail just below the peak and decended the next morning.
Outdooraholic - Jan 4, 2008 2:13 pm Date Climbed: Jan 9, 2007
First time to the peakMy first time to the highest point in Texas but not my last. Up and down in one day.
MattGreene - Dec 1, 2007 5:58 pm
High CountryExcellent views of the Texas prairie. A unique climb.
Six2 - Nov 28, 2007 12:29 am Date Climbed: Nov 12, 2007
Nice slow hikeMy wife and I took our time up the mountain on a beautiful day. Views from the top can't be beat in Texas. It's amazing how far away you can spot the peak from the east, it's easy to see how it became such a landmark.
velodurt - Nov 23, 2007 10:14 am Date Climbed: Oct 22, 2007
Pine Springs Trailhead Route...Loved this climb! Excellent trail, great views and a cool summit marker! Check out our climbing report with pics at Natural Born Hikers-Guadalupe Peak
eric-griz - Nov 8, 2007 10:24 pm Date Climbed: Nov 11, 2002
Don't Mess with TexasWhen I worked at Carlsbad Caverns National Park, this was a great place to get in my peak-bagging fixes. I probably hiked up to the summit 5 times. It's a great hike.
TJ311 - Nov 2, 2007 5:41 pm Date Climbed: Oct 31, 2007
A Spooky SummitHappy Halloween! Camped @ the primitive campsite. A beautiful day on the summit. My 5th State Highpoint.
musicmountain - Oct 31, 2007 11:53 pm Date Climbed: Oct 27, 2007
HP #17My wife & I flew out to celebrate her 30th Birthday. We summited with our 6 month old son, beautiful day. Went to Carlsbad Caverns on the 28, a must if your in the area. To Avoid the crowds enter through the natural entrance.
panweilin - Oct 25, 2007 3:44 pm Date Climbed: Dec 30, 2004
Day HikeWe camped at Pine Springs in Guadalupe Mountains NP. It was windy at night, about 65 mph.
Clodhopper - Sep 3, 2007 8:55 pm Date Climbed: Apr 15, 2007
Easy dayhike, windy.We camped at the high camp. Winds were over 100mph at camp. Tent broke during the night. Summit was nice, clear day.
weeds19 - Aug 8, 2007 12:27 am Date Climbed: Mar 18, 2001
The beginningMy girlfriend (wife now) and I camped up in the bowl the previous night and then headed back down to the car for the drive home to ABQ. On the hike down I made the decision that I was going to hike to Guadalupe's summit and then start collecting state HPs. I actually ended up running the trail up and down to beat a storm, but more importantly to make it back home in time for the IA Hawkeye NCAA tourney game. I really enjoyed the time in the park, and hope to get back soon!
Stu Brandel - Jul 10, 2007 8:24 pm Date Climbed: Mar 28, 2005
Variously GreatThis was a hike that had it all - desert sun and spring flowers below, evergreens and icy winds on the way up. The summit view was hard rock and velvet desert floor. I recommend the side trip to Devil's Hall on the way down for those seeking more wonders. Saw an animal there I did not even know existed - later found out it was a ringtail.
starship_jen - Jul 9, 2007 2:40 pm Date Climbed: Jun 30, 2007
HP #30Hiked with Paul on a very warm, clear sunny day. Couldn't believe the ladybugs! Neat! Nice views from the top. Headed to Carlsbad Caverns from there. Great trip! HP #29--woo hoo!
Alaska Mt Man - Jun 29, 2007 6:05 pm Date Climbed: Mar 15, 2007
My first highpointThis was the one that got me hooked on climbing!
msihl - May 22, 2007 1:16 am Date Climbed: May 20, 2007
Route Climbed: Standard RouteAfter one night at Pine Springs Campground, we (Hilda, Laurent and me) hiked to the top of Texas with fantastic views and clear skies.
I tried my new Koflach Degre boots and they were comfy. We made it up in 2h 15mins and down 1h 45mins. I was carrying a 60 lb. backpack which slowed me down quite a bit. Good workout!
Zandt - May 11, 2007 11:18 am Date Climbed: Mar 11, 2007
Round two!What a beautiful hike...got up at sunrise and hit the trail. First attempt two months before, I just wasn't in good enough shape...now I love my stairmaster.
And what a bonus...just as I arrived at the summit, it snowed (not in the scary way). Comin' back to take a coupla friends up GP on May 19th. This was my first state highpoint...and will be theirs.