Encompassing part of the enormous Chihuahuan Desert, Guadalupe Mountains National Park is notable for protecting the four tallest mountains in Texas as well as the most extensive Permian fossil reef in the world.

Most visitors come here to take advantage of the park's 80 miles of hiking trails, which range in difficulty from easy nature walks to strenuous all-day adventures.

One of the most popular trails takes visitors up to the top of Guadalupe Peak for stunning views of the park; the trail is 8.5 miles in length and typically takes between 6 and 8 hours on a round trip.

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