Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas (with Map & Photos)

Submerging the Texas-New Mexico line, the Guadalupe Mountains National Park protects the world's most extensive Permian fossil reef - the Guadalupe Mountains were once underwater - along with the four highest peaks in Texas.

Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Tourists enjoy this park on its 80 kilometers of hiking trails. Hiking on the Guadalupe Peak Trail will take you up to Guadalupe Peak, known as the "Top of Texas", at 8.751 feet above sea level. The park is typically filled with autumn colors from mid-October to mid-November, and the Fall Colors report from the park gives updates when a leaf is available.

Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Other activities include poultry farming and mountaineering, and primeval camping is available on a first come, first served basis.