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1. Guadalupe Peak

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2. Amon-Carter Peak

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3. Anthonys Nose

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4. Bush Mountain

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5. Capitol Mesa

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6. Cerro Castellan

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7. Chinati Peak

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8. Eagle Peak

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9. El Capitan

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10. Fresno Peak

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11. Goat Mountain

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12. Hunter Peak

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13. Indian Peak

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14. Lost Peak

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15. Mescalero Mountain

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16. Mitre Peak

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17. Mount Bonnell

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18. Mount Livermore

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19. Pine Peak

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20. South Franklin Mountain

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21. Sugarloaf Mountain

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22. Toll Mountain

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23. Bartlett Peak

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24. Shumard Peak

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25. Mount Pratt

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Images of Texas for non-Texans usually include icons like Texas longhorn cattle, chili con carne, Texas Hill Country, and the Dallas Cowboys, aka America’s Team. Rarely do visions of mountains come to mind. But, surprisingly, Texas is home to over 40 mountain ranges. The three main mountain ranges are the Franklin Mountains, the Davis Mountains, and the Guadalupe Mountains. Climbers and hikers visiting the Lone Star State will find a satisfying mix of peaks to climb, scramble, and hike. Here are 25 notable mountains in Texas where outdoor enthusiasts can catch some of the most beautiful views Texas has to offer.

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