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El Capitan

Guadalupe Mountains National Park, TX
El Capitan
El Capitan
On the El Capitan trail below El Capitan
In route to El Capitan from Guadalupe Peak
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Ranked #3 of 11 attractions in Guadalupe Mountains National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 2 Reviews
Description: A huge geological formation made of limestone.
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Dallas, TX
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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“Most impressive mountain in Texas”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2012

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 provide a dramatic scene unrivaled in Texas for those passing by on Highway 180/62 from El Paso, TX to Carlsbad, NM. For the best views from a vehicle,... More

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“One BIG rock face AND the Top of Texas”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2012

We stopped by the park on our way to El Paso after visiting Carlsbad Caverns. The visitors center is very nice and you get clear views of both El Capitan and Guadalupe Peak, the highest point in TX. There are several trails right from the vistors center and you can look for wildlife etc. The center has a good geology... More

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