Shumard Peak
Third-highest Texas peak at 8,615 ft. Best seen from Highway 62/180; named for 1850s geologist Shumard.
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Smith Spring
Desert spring creating a verdant oasis. Ponderosa Pines and Texas Madrones thrive where karst water emerges.
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The Bridge
Wooden bridge spanning a dramatic chasm midway to Guadalupe Peak's 8,751-foot summit.
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The Grotto
Open cave alcove with stone benches in McKittrick Canyon shade, 3.5 miles up the trail.
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The Notch
Ridge-top gateway with sudden views into McKittrick Canyon's interior—the natural turnaround point where day hikers turn back.
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