A roadside picnic shelter stands below a prominent mountain peak.
1-30 Minutes

El Capitan Viewpoint

Guadalupe Mountains National Park

On the climb up Guadalupe Pass on U.S. Highway 62/180 just a few miles west of the Pine Springs area, this roadside pull-off provides an unparalleled view to the summit of El Capitan.

On the climb up Guadalupe Pass on U.S. Highway 62/180 just a few miles west of the Pine Springs area, this roadside pull-off provides an unparalleled view to the summit of El Capitan. Pulloffs are located on both the east-bound and west-bound lanes of traffic.

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Scenic DrivingAncient SeasGeologyMountainsScenic DriveviewpointMountainoverlookRoadside Attractions

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Duration

1-30 Minutes

Fees Apply

No

Seasons

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Time of Day

Day, Dawn, Dusk

Accessibility

Highway 62/180 is paved. Pullouts along the highway will have variable conditions, ranging from dirt to accessible facilities. The Texas rest area ten miles north of the park has fully accessible facilities.

Pets

Yes

Reservations

No

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