Back in 2024 I climbed Guadalupe Peak which is Texas’s highest point and while studying the map this very remote campground and trailhead caught my eye. It is indeed remote!
Upon my arrival I did a short hike near camp to stretch my leg form the day’s drive.
The next morning, it was time for a serious hike. It is fairly warm down in these parts so I got an early start. The goal today, check out some remote backpacking camp sites and bag a couple of high points.
After hiking for a goodly amount of time it, I climbed out of the shade.
It was about here that I realized all the international travel and time spent at sea level this past winter was not compatible with my mountain climbing goals…..
Any chance to stop and shoot photos was a welcome moment to recover from these high elevations.
Before long I was walking into some north side trees. The shade was welcome.
It took about 2 hours to make the ridge.
I wanted to check out the back country camp sites. These are located high on the mountain with no water…… any camping here requires you to haul water. Notice the water bottle someone graciously left?
Now it was time to maneuver across the ridge and bag a couple of high points. This view looks down McKittrick Canyon.
Summit #1 Peak 7832. This view looking north is of Lost Peak, my next destination.
In the distance, the lowlands of West Texas.
After working my way back on the ridge I reach the summit of Lost Peak. This one had panoramic views of New Mexico off to the north.
Way below in the valley near Dell City the center pivots offer quite a desert contrast. From here, it was time to head back down to camp. This was quite a unique National Park experience as I did not see another soul all day.
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