If you're up for a challenge, the El Capitan Trail in Guadalupe Mountains National Park delivers - and then some. At just over 11 miles out and back, this moderately-difficult hike showcases the ...

Hikers can tackle trails leading to incredible viewpoints of El Capitan, such as the scenic but dangerous Guadalupe Peak Trail, which also rewards adventurers with views of Texas’s highest summit.

After parking, most visitors use the Valleywide Shuttle to get to the El Capitan picnic area at stop No. 8. This area is accessible via the Valley Loop Trail and offers a restroom. For more ...