Hiking Guadalupe Peak - Highest Point in Texas

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  • Опубликовано: 24 апр 2019
  • It ain't an easy trek to the "Top of Texas" (Guadalupe Peak) but it's a beautiful one. If you haven't been to Guadalupe Mountains National Park, you need to check it out!
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  • @jessiedominguez378
    @jessiedominguez378 4 года назад +50

    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!

  • @selewachm
    @selewachm 5 месяцев назад +4

    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.

  • @alexander2685
    @alexander2685 5 лет назад +12

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

  • @azzaahhYT
    @azzaahhYT Год назад +5

    Just did this trail last week, by the end i was exhausted and my feet were killing me, but it was so worth it. The air is so clean and you can smell the pine sap as you go through the forest, simply amazing. Also, the ammo container is no longer at the peak, i guess it was removed due to covid :(

  • @WalkTheTrails
    @WalkTheTrails 4 года назад +10

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

    • @aku-pf4tl
      @aku-pf4tl 4 года назад +2

      they let ya camp up there?

    • @WalkTheTrails
      @WalkTheTrails 4 года назад +2

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

  • @Hurricane0721
    @Hurricane0721 2 года назад +6

    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.

  • @wldkhn87
    @wldkhn87 2 года назад +5

    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..

  • @hikewithme59
    @hikewithme59 4 года назад +3

    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! 🌵✌🏼

  • @charleskinney1344
    @charleskinney1344 2 года назад +3

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

  • @reynablue1
    @reynablue1 3 месяца назад +1

    Headin out next weekend, wish us luck 🙏 😂

  • @naiman4535
    @naiman4535 6 месяцев назад

    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.

  • @juanff2011
    @juanff2011 5 лет назад +2

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

  • @puppyalvin
    @puppyalvin 5 лет назад

    Awesome!

  • @omnipotentdwarf571
    @omnipotentdwarf571 3 года назад

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

  • @jgpudlum8899
    @jgpudlum8899 Год назад +1

    “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.

  • @kendiamond85
    @kendiamond85 3 года назад

    Excellent communication skills

  • @thebestplayerdead956
    @thebestplayerdead956 2 месяца назад

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

  • @freddypedraza2066
    @freddypedraza2066 3 года назад +2

    can you see the Franklins from the peak?

  • @beyond_civilization
    @beyond_civilization 2 месяца назад

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

  • @ManMachine78
    @ManMachine78 5 лет назад +10

    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

  • @Therocky8912
    @Therocky8912 Год назад +2

    Would you recommend this as a first hike?

  • @christophermurcia3907
    @christophermurcia3907 Год назад

    Whats the name of the song in the background

  • @thepockethaven
    @thepockethaven 2 года назад +2

    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
      @danielwright3800 2 года назад +2

      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
      @andrew881000 Год назад

      @@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
      @danielwright3800 Год назад +1

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

  • @mrs4233
    @mrs4233 5 лет назад

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

  • @lahomasmith6332
    @lahomasmith6332 2 года назад +1

    Want to do! I hate false summits too🤣

  • @eddboiii300
    @eddboiii300 День назад

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

  • @bryanheimann5370
    @bryanheimann5370 7 месяцев назад

  • @tylerhassey5210
    @tylerhassey5210 4 месяца назад

    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
    @LC444 3 года назад +2

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

    • @mollyrosen8391
      @mollyrosen8391 2 года назад

      Yes! You can do anything you put your mind too

    • @mollyrosen8391
      @mollyrosen8391 2 года назад

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

    • @FastGuy1
      @FastGuy1 2 года назад

      Yes buddy

    • @FastGuy1
      @FastGuy1 2 года назад

      @@mollyrosen8391 Indeed.

  • @TheJuliodarian
    @TheJuliodarian 3 года назад +1

    Is it a bad idea to climb in January?

    • @me8751
      @me8751 3 года назад

      I'm thinking about doing it next week.

    • @Gooniezneverdie
      @Gooniezneverdie 3 года назад +1

      @@me8751 how did it go?

  • @bcgreen7479
    @bcgreen7479 5 лет назад +1

    The tallest mountain in Texas?

  • @lolw2
    @lolw2 5 лет назад +6

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

    • @juanff2011
      @juanff2011 5 лет назад +5

      JenJen it took me about 2.5 hours

    • @juanff2011
      @juanff2011 5 лет назад +4

      And about an hour and half to come down

    • @lolw2
      @lolw2 5 лет назад +3

      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
      @juanff2011 5 лет назад +5

      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
      @lolw2 5 лет назад +2

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

  • @naiman4535
    @naiman4535 6 месяцев назад

    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 RUclips. Excellent video of the hike up to Guadalupe Peak, dudes!

  • @troutonland26
    @troutonland26 2 года назад

    I did this last March marking my 21st highpoint

    • @TheDaytripper
      @TheDaytripper  2 года назад

      Awesome! What's been the hardest so far?

    • @troutonland26
      @troutonland26 2 года назад +1

      @@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
      @TheDaytripper  2 года назад

      @@troutonland26 whoa. Solid accomplishments.

  • @MariaGarcia-mi1xs
    @MariaGarcia-mi1xs 8 месяцев назад

    i thought of texas as just flat with tumble weeds tbh

  • @jodimcdaniel7224
    @jodimcdaniel7224 Год назад

    Not to mention rattle snakes

  • @28ebdh3udnav
    @28ebdh3udnav Год назад +1

    Can I open carry a rifle on my hike?