El Capitan (Texas) - Wikipedia
WebEl Capitan (Spanish: El Capitán) is a peak in Culberson County, Texas, located within Guadalupe Mountains National Park. The 10th-highest peak in Texas at 8,085 ft (2,464 m), El Capitan is part of the Guadalupe Mountains, an exposed portion of a Permian period reef uplifted and exposed by tectonic activity during the late Cretaceous period. [3]
El Capitan - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor
WebJan 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.
El Capitan : Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering : SummitPost
WebFor those who love desert peaks, El Capitan will be a treat. For those who think Texas has nothing to offer but beef cattle, dreadfully hot summers and two stepping, well...you are in for a very pleasant surprise. Texas Rank: 8 th highest peak in Texas. Prominence: 305 feet. USGS Quad: Guadalupe Peak.
Texas Through Time | Guadalupe Mountains; El Capitan and area
WebGuadalupe Peak is the highest natural point in Texas at an elevation of 8,751 feet. El Capitan is the eighth-highest peak in Texas at 8,604 feet in elevation. El Capitan was used as a signal peak by travelers through the area for hundreds of years because of its visibility from multiple directions. The stainless steel pyramid atop Guadalupe ...
El Capitan - U.S. National Park Service
WebApr 5, 2024 · El Capitan. Guadalupe Mountains National Park. El Capitan at sunrise. Laurence Parent. Quick Facts. Significance: At 8,085 feet above sea level, El Capitan is the eighth highest peak in Texas and it's imposing height and stark outline have made it an iconic image for generations of travelers.
Hiking the El Capitan Trail in Guadalupe Mountains National Park
WebOverview. The El Capitan Hiking Trail is a challenging hiking trail located within Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Renowned for its rugged terrain and desert valley scenery, the trail covers about 9 miles round-trip. The trail begins at the Pine Springs Campground, which serves as the starting point for various hikes in the park.
El Capitan (Texas) — Wikipédia
WebEl Capitan est un sommet des montagnes Guadalupe, aux États-Unis. Il culmine à 2 464 mètres d' altitude dans le comté de Culberson , au Texas . Il est protégé au sein du parc national des Guadalupe Mountains et de la Guadalupe Mountains Wilderness .
El Capitan Viewpoint - U.S. National Park Service
WebNov 16, 2022 · Guadalupe Mountains National Park. On the climb up Guadalupe Pass on U.S. Highway 62/180 just a few miles west of the Pine Springs area, this roadside pull-off provides an unparalleled view to the summit of El Capitan. Pulloffs are located on both the east-bound and west-bound lanes of traffic.
El Capitan in Guadalupe Mountain NP, Culberson County, Texas …
WebEl Capitan in Guadalupe Mountain NP. Culberson County, Texas. Save. View all 6 photos. Review Directions Add Photo. Details. Distance. 8.14 miles. Elevation Gain. 1100 ft. Route Type. Out-and-Back. Description. Added by Kyle Obermann. The 8th highest peak in Texas, El Capitan soars over 3000ft above the desert valley floor below.
El Capitan - TSHA
WebDec 1, 1994 · El Capitan, the southernmost promontory of the Guadalupe Mountains in the Guadalupe Mountains National Park, is three miles southwest of Pine Springs in northwestern Culberson County (at 31°53' N, 104°51' W). With an elevation of 8,085 feet above sea level, its rises 2,400 feet above Pine Springs. Its name, Spanish for "captain," …
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