National Scenic Trail or Official Route
(GRT)
The wilds of Texas and New Mexico High Country
Extending from the top of west Texas through the high deserts of New Mexico, the Guadalupe Ridge Trail (GRT) is an exciting south west trail experience. Winding through two national parks, a national forest and the desert landscape of BLM, the trail encompasses over 100 miles of hiking and camping scenic wonders.
An adventure both above and below the Chihuahuan Desert
Your vacation being on the highest point in Texas at Guadalupe Mountains National Park. The GRT winds through the hidden oasis of Sitting Bull Falls in Lincoln National Forest and continues through rugged backcountry, past Carlsbad Caverns for a bonus subterranean excursion.
Extending from the top of west Texas through the high deserts of New Mexico, the Guadalupe Ridge Trail (GRT) is an exciting south west trail experience. Winding through two national parks, a national forest and the desert landscape of BLM, the trail encompasses over 100 miles of hiking and camping scenic wonders.
An adventure both above and below the Chihuahuan Desert
Your vacation being on the highest point in Texas at Guadalupe Mountains National Park. The GRT winds through the hidden oasis of Sitting Bull Falls in Lincoln National Forest and continues through rugged backcountry, past Carlsbad Caverns for a bonus subterranean excursion.
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Trails
| title | riding area | rating | distance | completed | |||
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| 1 | GRT - Apple Tree Canyon | 2 miles | |||||
| 2 | GRT - Camp Wilderness Ridge | 2 miles | |||||
| 3 | GRT - Carlsbad Cavern Connect | 2 miles | |||||
| 4 | GRT - Desert Scenic Drive | 5 miles | |||||
| 5 | GRT - Guadalupe Peak | 4 miles | |||||
| 6 | GRT - Last Chance Canyon | 2 miles | |||||
| 7 | GRT - McKittrick Canyon | 11 miles | |||||
| 8 | GRT - Old Guano Road Chichuahuan Desert Nature Loop | 1,385 ft | |||||
| 9 | GRT - Old Guano Road Trail | 3 miles | |||||
| 10 | GRT - Permian Reef | 4 miles | |||||
| 11 | GRT - Sitting Bull Falls | 3 miles | |||||
| 12 | GRT - Tejas Trail | 8 miles | |||||
| 13 | Guadalupe Ridge (CCNP) | 11 miles | |||||
| 14 | Guadalupe Ridge (Lincoln NF) | 12 miles | |||||
| 15 | White Oaks | 2 miles |
Displaying 15
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Oaks | Mar 28, 2025 @ 12:43pm Mar 28, 2025 | view | ||
| GRT - Guadalupe Peak | Mar 20, 2025 @ 9:49am Mar 20, 2025 | view | ||
| GRT - Desert Scenic Drive | May 20, 2024 @ 3:06pm May 20, 2024 | view | ||
| GRT - Tejas Trail | Apr 6, 2022 @ 5:51am Apr 6, 2022 | view |
Total Trails
15
Total Distance
72 miles
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