Guadalupe Peak
A
cache
by Wiggin
Hidden:
4/19/2002
Size:
 (Virtual)
Difficulty: 
Terrain: 
(1 is easiest, 5 is hardest)
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This is my favorite place in Texas. For those of you who have never
been to Guadalupe Mountains National Park, PACK YOUR BAGS! It is
truly a unique spot in Texas, and in my opinion, the entire
country.
This virtual cache requires you to climb Guadalupe Peak, the
highest point in Texas at 8749 ft. In order to log the cache you
must take a picture of yourself (with your gps) at the summit. Also
try to include a picture of the gps showing coordinates. (No old
vacation photos or photos downloaded off the internet please.) For
park information go to
this
site.
The peak and surrounding areas are so spectacular that it is one
of only four state highpoints designated as National Parks (besides
Denali, Mount Rainier and Clingmans Dome). Nearby is Carlsbad
Caverns National Park. The Guadalupes are one of the most extensive
exposed fossil reef areas in the world. Be sure to log your visit
in the logbook placed by National Park Service.
Also in the area is another
virtual cache.
Additional Hints (
Decrypt
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Decryption Key
A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z
(letter above equals below,
and vice versa)
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 Early Morning on the peak
Beautiful sunrise on a cool September morning. Try night hiking! It's great fun!
Guadalupe Mountains
Guadalupe Peak View
This is me on top of Hunter Peak with Guadalupe Peak and El Capitan in background
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 October 27 by BigBender (609 found)
The climg was not too demanding and the weather was pleasant. The next day was a high of 31 with snow and gusts at the peak of 70-90 mph. The rangesrs were recommending to avoid hiking Guadalupe Peak.
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| August 29 by popamatic (256 found)
Made it to another state high point, this makes seven for me I think. The previous day I was well underground in the caverns, so went the other direction this day. There were a couple of slightly spooky spots, when the trail dropped off into the void, but focusing on the inside of the wall helped me get past. The hike was hot, but slow and steady paid off, as I got to the top around 11am. There was guy up there who had just completed his 50th climp up this peak. The view of the salt flats, and all around, was great. On getting back down I wlaked over to the Butterfield stage ruins, not much to see.
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| May 30 by Cracker Soul (735 found)
A great hike with incredible views. The weather was good when I started out, but grew stormy as I got higher up. Luckily, the most I got was a few sprinkles and some wind. Overall, a splendid time and well worth the trip.
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| May 29 by riddle1t (111 found)
Lots of people on the trail today. Had a lot of nice conversations.
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| May 27 by Golden Bear (360 found)
WOW....what can I say....The views and the hike were very humbling. The hike was hard but very worth it. We met a man who was 79 years old doing this hike. It was his birthday. My picture includes my three hiking friends. Doing this peak with them made it even more special. Thanks for the cache!
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Current time: 11/21/2009 5:20:59 AM
Last Updated: 11/4/2009 5:55:15 PM
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Coordinates are in the WGS84 datum
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