Place

El Capitan

A tall peak is lit by the rising sun.
El Capitan at sunrise

Laurence Parent

Quick Facts
Significance:
At 8,085 feet above sea level, El Capitan is the eighth highest peak in Texas and it's imposing height and stark outline have made it an iconic image for generations of travelers.
El Capitan is the southern-most point of the Guadalupe Mountains. At 8,085 feet above sea level, El Capitan is the eighth highest peak in Texas and it's imposing height and stark outline have made it an iconic image for generations of travelers.

No formal trail reaches the summit, and the peak is best seen from U.S. Highway 62/180 in the vicinity of the park.

Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Last updated: October 10, 2024