Guadalupe Mountains National Park
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Guadalupe Mountains at a glance
- Best time
- January–February, May–December
- Trip length
- 4–7 days
- Don't miss
- Hike to Fall Colors
- Nearby city
- Salt Flat, TX
Explore this park
Alerts(3)
Park Store To Go Cashless
Starting August 14th, 2025 the park store will go cashless. All major credit cards, debit cards and mobile electronic payments will be accepted.
Williams Ranch Road Closed
NPS detailsThe Williams Ranch Road is currently impassable and closed to public access due to unsafe conditions.
Devil's Hall is a Strenuous Hike
NPS detailsThe hike to Devil's Hall is rated as strenuous. The portion of the route in the wash requires rock scrambling and is dangerous when wet or if water is present. The wash surface is loose gravel and rocks and may be unstable.
Common questions
Planning Guadalupe Mountains
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.
TrailVerse lists 1 reservation type on the Permits tab, including Guadalupe Mountains National Park Wilderness Permits. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.
