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| Guadalupe Mountains National Park :- Rising from the desert, this mountain mass contains portions of the world's most extensive and significant Permian limestone fossil reef. Also featured are a tremendous earth fault, lofty peaks, unusual flora and fauna, and a colorful record of the past. Guadalupe Peak, highest point in Texas at 8,749 feet; El Capitan, a massive limestone formation; McKittrick Canyon, with its unique flora and fauna; and the "Bowl", located in a high country conifer forest, are significant park features. While scenic driving in the park is limited to one 4X4 road, there are over 80 miles of trails that offer a wide range of opportunities for exploring. Other available activities include: backpacking, camping, and wildlife viewing. Visitors may also see ruins of a stage station, or visit the Frijole Ranch History Museum (open intermittently). ACCESSIBILITY The Headquarters Visitor Center and rest rooms are accessible for persons with mobility disabilities. McKittrick Canyon Contact Station is wheel chair accessible. The 2/3 mile Pinery Trail from the visitor center to the Butterfield Stage Ruins is paved. .2 mile trail to Manzanita Spring from the Frijole Ranch History Museum is also paved. FACTS Acreage Gross Area Acres for FY 2004 - 86,416 Gross Area Acres for FY 2003 - 86,416 Gross Area Acres for FY 2002 - 86,416 Visitation Budget |
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