Hiking Guadalupe Peak - Highest Point in Texas

[@jessiedominguez378]

Came across this video at 3 am a week ago, it inspired me and just today I climbed too the top my self, great time would love to do it again thanks for the inspiration!

[@TheDaytripper]

That's amazing. Love to hear it.

[@selewachm]

Back in the 70's the hike to the top was a different route. Mile or so up a dry stony creek then climbing up small switchback trails to the top. Later they graded a path that was much more gentle. If I had friends going for the first time I'd go up the old way and down the new way. They were a little pissed when they saw how easier the new one was.

[@WalkTheTrails]

Camping up there was the best part. Makes me wanna go again.

[@aku-pf4tl]

they let ya camp up there?

[@WalkTheTrails]

@@aku-pf4tl Yes. You will need to get the camping permit at the visiting center.

[@Hurricane0721]

That looks like an amazing hike! If you’re coming from a low elevation, then you normally wouldn’t deal with altitude sickness at that elevation. However, it’s high enough that your lungs will feel the thinner air at that height. You can definitely get out of breath more easily at that elevation. When that happens you just need to take a slow but steady pace so that you’re lungs don’t work harder.

[@alexander2685]

Thank god for texas my home.🐴Very nice scenery.

[@wldkhn87]

Lovely, thanks a lot for sharing. Just did Emery peak, Big Bend National park couple of days ago, looking forward for this one now. Thanks for the inspiration. Cheers..

[@connectingwiththeoutdoors81]

That's a challenging hike right there...but so worth it!

[@naiman4535]

As you probably guessed from that old Beatles song I referred you to in my previous comment, I am getting along in years, and am now significantly over 70. And I'm wondering to myself if I would even be up to hiking up to Guadalupe Peak - you see, I live in nearby New Mexico. I haven't done hikes that ambitious for quite some time now - my usual thing is a little romp in the foothills of the Sandia Mountains outside of Albuquerque.

[@The_Healing_Facilitator]

Looks like a good hike to prepare for elevation at Machu Picchu!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@TheDaytripper]

Good luck on that hike.

[@charleskinney1344]

Just did the hike today greatest views I’ve ever seen

[@omnipotentdwarf571]

The hike up is difficult. Going down is easy, you can take your time and enjoy the scenery.

[@davydoom]

Gonna hit this one and then Pikes Peak in April hopefully!

[@walterw4783]

Quit going to colorado!!!!! I'm watching hing this one again. This was a good video!.

[@hikewithme59]

Very nice video! I live in Arizona but I am traveling to Texas in a few weeks… I really want to do this peak. Thanks for sharing! 🌵✌🏼

[@jgpudlum8899]

“While mountain lions need not be feared…” my butt. 😂 You don’t need to live life like they’re about to get you but if you see one close that sees you, you know…good luck.

[@juanff2011]

Switchbacks galore 😂😂 I love it up there. Got El Capitan up next for myself

[@emptynest2travel]

Nice hiking place.

[@freddypedraza2066]

can you see the Franklins from the peak?

[@reynablue1]

Headin out next weekend, wish us luck 🙏 😂

[@beyond_civilization]

I'm guessing bikes aren't allowed on the trail?

[@thepockethaven]

While I don't condone the harassing of wildlife, it is cool to see the view from up there. Really liked the madrone tree, too - very cool!

[@danielwright3800]

I always carry a pistol when I hike. You're making a bad choice if you decided not to carry some sort of protection when hiking.

[@andrew881000]

@@danielwright3800 will the park let you carry? I'm going in 4 weeks and I was wondering about if I can carry or not

[@danielwright3800]

@@andrew881000 I can only assume that you're allowed to carry.

[@Therocky8912]

Would you recommend this as a first hike?

[@thebestplayerdead956]

I’m planning on driving 10 hours tomorrow and climb it. How long did it take you to climb from start to finish?

[@Thekyleycoyote]

How long does the 8.4 miles hike take roughly?

[@ManMachine78]

Chet, the music is a bit intrusive in this one buddy. Can’t hear anything but “WOOO WOOO WOOO” while you are talking and telling us to listen to bugs lol

[@PainSandwich]

I just woke up like 10 minutes ago, I had a dream last night where I wanted nothing more than to hike a mountain with my girlfriend, she might not wanna go but I think I’m gonna hit this next weekend

[@LC444]

Can kids climb this peak? Because I am a kid and I want to know if I could reach the summit.

[@mollyrosen8391]

Yes! You can do anything you put your mind too

[@mollyrosen8391]

It will be an amazing story to tell your friends, do it! I believe in you

[@FastGuy1]

Yes buddy

[@FastGuy1]

@@mollyrosen8391 Indeed.

[@kendiamond85]

Excellent communication skills

[@christophermurcia3907]

Whats the name of the song in the background

[@lolw2]

How long does it take to get to the top? And them back down???

[@juanff2011]

JenJen it took me about 2.5 hours

[@juanff2011]

And about an hour and half to come down

[@lolw2]

Wow, not bad. How fast were you walking? With breaks I hope? Looks like quite deserted out there. Are there lots of travellers on the trail?

[@juanff2011]

I went in August of last year. Was hot on the trail. I saw 1 person coming down as I was going up and about 7 people going up once I was coming down. I start the hike at 6AM. I a few breathers going up. Once at the top I stayed up there for almost an hour to rest and just enjoy it all since I had it all to my myself

[@lolw2]

@@juanff2011 Sounds like a well spent day trip. Got your steps in while enjoying the view! Thanks for your input.

[@lahomasmith6332]

Want to do! I hate false summits too🤣

[@SmokinArab]

I was today years old when I learned Texas has mountains …

[@TheJuliodarian]

Is it a bad idea to climb in January?

[@me8751]

I'm thinking about doing it next week.

[@Gooniezneverdie]

@@me8751 how did it go?

[@naiman4535]

When I think of Daytripper, I think of the old Beatles song by that same name. FYI, "Daytripper" was British slang for a prostitute, or a whore. Google it ups - there must be a video of the Beatles' "Daytripper" up on KZbin. Excellent video of the hike up to Guadalupe Peak, dudes!

[@troutonland26]

I did this last March marking my 21st highpoint

[@TheDaytripper]

Awesome! What's been the hardest so far?

[@troutonland26]

@@TheDaytripper Gaudalope peak it was my first of the top 15 highest highpoints which includes SD TX OR AZ ID MT NV NM UT HI WY WA CO CA AK

[@TheDaytripper]

@@troutonland26 whoa. Solid accomplishments.

[@bcgreen7479]

The tallest mountain in Texas?

[@juanff2011]

BC Green yes it is.

[@puppyalvin]

Awesome!

[@overcup]

Gwadaloopae Ghost Bug!

[@TheDaytripper]

🤠

[@mrs4233]

Lol "El Capi-tan" Thanks for the view.

[@bryanheimann5370]

❤

[@MariaGarcia-mi1xs]

i thought of texas as just flat with tumble weeds tbh

[@28ebdh3udnav]

Can I open carry a rifle on my hike?

[@bloodorange6713]

Really?

[@28ebdh3udnav]

​@@bloodorange6713yes, can I?

[@jodimcdaniel7224]

Not to mention rattle snakes