El Capitan is the southernmost peak of the Guadalupe escarpment, an ancient limestone reef that forms the present-day Guadalupe Mountains. These mountains are an exposed portion of the …

2024年10月10日 · El Capitan is the southern-most point of the Guadalupe Mountains. At 8,085 feet above sea level, El Capitan is the eighth highest peak in Texas and it's imposing height …

A stunning desert beauty, El Capitan, the eight highest peak in Texas, juts out of the desert like the prow of a mighty steamer. Standing on the summit of El Capitan, with the wind roaring up …

The El Capitan Hiking Trail is a challenging hiking trail located within Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Renowned for its rugged terrain and desert valley scenery, the trail covers …

The roadside rest south of El Capitan provides the classic view of the south end of the Guadalupe Mountains. The great limestone block of El Capitan (8085-ft at the summit) looms 3000 feet …

El Capitan, the park’s most striking feature, is a 1,000-foot-high limestone cliff. Nearby Guadalupe Peak, 8,751 feet above sea level, is the highest point in Texas. Fossilized remnants of the …

Enjoy this 9.1-mile out-and-back trail near Salt Flat, Texas. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 20 min to complete. This trail is great for camping …

2012年1月18日 · Rising abruptly over 4000 ft. above the salt plains below, El Capitan stands like a giant sentinal over west Texas about 100 miles west of El Paso. It's 1000+ ft. vertical walls …

2017年12月18日 · El Capitan, the signature peak of Guadalupe Mountains National Park, rises a modest 8,085 feet above sea level — just enough to make it part of an elite group of Lone Star …

2019年2月26日 · This El Capitán, not to be confused with the iconic granite crag in Yosemite, marks the southwest tip of the Guadalupe Mountains. It’s an inspiring peak set above a sheer …