As a hikers’
paradise, you will find more than 80 miles of trails that meander through
woodland canyons and
lush riparian springs, or zigzag up steep switchbacks directly into the park’s rugged wilderness. Many trails are available for
horseback riding if you bring your own stock. The park is a wonderful place to look at
fossils and learn about
Permian Age geology, enjoy bird watching and wildlife observation, delve into nature photography, or enjoy unlimited opportunities for stargazing under ancient night skies.
As part of the nation’s rock collection and an outstanding outdoor laboratory,
Guadalupe Mountains National Park offers limitless opportunities for everyone to learn about its unique resources. Professional scientists and amateur naturalists alike will find the rewards of the park to be many.
More than
300 bird species are known to frequent
Guadalupe Mountains National Park; there are more than 40 species alone that nest in
McKittrick Canyon. With several unique life zones and a myriad of habitats, the park is a birder’s paradise.
