Guadalupe Peak

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Guadalupe Peak
Southwest face of Guadalupe Peak (center) and El Capitan (right)
Elevation	8,749 feet (2,667 metres)
Location	Culberson County Texas, USA
Range	Guadalupe Mountains
Prominence	3029 ft (924 m)
Coordinates	31°53′28″N, 104°51′36″W
Topo map	USGS Guadalupe Peak 31104-H7
Easiest route	hike

Guadalupe Peak is the highest point in Texas. It is located in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, part of the Guadalupe Mountains range in southeastern New Mexico and West Texas.

The peak may be climbed on a maintained trail during any time of the year, although snow may linger in winter and storms and wind may make the journey hazardous. On the summit is a stainless steel pyramid erected by American Airlines in 1958 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Butterfield Stage, whose route passed south of the mountain. One side of the pyramid has the American Airlines logo. The second side displays a U.S. Postal Service tribute to the Pony Express Riders of the Butterfield Stage. The third side displays a compass with the logo of the Boy Scouts of America. There is also a metal ammunition box at the base of the pyramid. Inside the box is a log book wherein climbers may record their names, hometowns and the date of their ascent.