YukonMontanaTannerTrapper
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The following morning we drove a bit west, left New Mexico, and crossed into northwest Texas on Route 62/180.....headed to Guadalupe Mountains National Park.....
They have a small campground with approximately 20 sites available for RVs and approximately the same number of sites for tents. It's easily one of the worst campground experiences you'll ever have.....it's simply an asphalt lot with paint lines to depict your space.....Walmarts provide better privacy.....
Our plan was to hike to the summit of Guadalupe Peak (8,751').....the highest peak in the state of Texas. With 3,000' of climb from the trailhead to the summit, it was a real challenge. Initially the trail is incredibly steep but the views were well worth the effort.....
We spotted a Whip snake (non poisonous) along the trail.....it had a small mouse clinched within it's jaws.....and I felt sad for that little guy.....
We got into the whole idea of doing the 8.5 mile round trip hike in record time (not sure what's up with the record times).....4 hours and 7 minutes is what we clocked.....I have no idea what the record is but I'd guess half that maybe.....
It kicked our butts and we slept well that night in spite of the generators which hummed all evening.....
The following morning we were back on the highway driving west (and thinking we should be driving east).....
They have a small campground with approximately 20 sites available for RVs and approximately the same number of sites for tents. It's easily one of the worst campground experiences you'll ever have.....it's simply an asphalt lot with paint lines to depict your space.....Walmarts provide better privacy.....
Our plan was to hike to the summit of Guadalupe Peak (8,751').....the highest peak in the state of Texas. With 3,000' of climb from the trailhead to the summit, it was a real challenge. Initially the trail is incredibly steep but the views were well worth the effort.....
We spotted a Whip snake (non poisonous) along the trail.....it had a small mouse clinched within it's jaws.....and I felt sad for that little guy.....
We got into the whole idea of doing the 8.5 mile round trip hike in record time (not sure what's up with the record times).....4 hours and 7 minutes is what we clocked.....I have no idea what the record is but I'd guess half that maybe.....
It kicked our butts and we slept well that night in spite of the generators which hummed all evening.....
The following morning we were back on the highway driving west (and thinking we should be driving east).....
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