This Mountain Hiking Trail In Texas Is The Perfect Day Trip Destination
By Katie Lawrence|Published February 16, 2024
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Katie Lawrence
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
If you’re looking for the best hike near Salt Flat, Texas, you’ll definitely want to set your sights on Guadalupe Mountains National Park. This vast desert oasis is home to a number of breathtaking trails, but one of my personal favorites is the Bush Mountain Trail to Blue Ridge Loop. At over 15 miles long, it’s not an easy trail by any stretch of the imagination, but the payoff makes it one of the best hikes in Texas.
If you're in the mood for a hike that will put your endurance to the test, look no further than the Bush Mountain Trail to Blue Ridge Loop.
Located within the beautiful Guadalupe Mountains National Park, this challenging trail clocks in at over 15 miles long with an elevation gain of over 4,200 feet.
Like many trails within Guadalupe Mountains National Park, the Bush Mountain Trail begins at the Pine Springs Trailhead.
Luckily, there are campsites on the trail, but you'll need a wilderness permit to access them. Check out this epic sunset - just one perk of spending the night in the mountains.
The trail is well marked and maintained, so you shouldn't have any trouble finding your way (and if you do get lost, you'll have the help of rock cairns and yellow caution tape left behind by previous hikers).
This hike might be difficult, but I can promise that once you're done, you'll feel an overwhelming sense of peace and accomplishment.
Visit AllTrails to learn more about the best hike near Salt Flat, Texas, and don’t forget to sign up for AllTrails+ for additional perks such as offline map access (super helpful to prevent getting lost!).
Have you ever taken the Bush Mountain Trail to Blue Ridge Loop? If so, do you think it’s one of the best hikes in Texas? Tell us your thoughts in the comments, and check out our previous article below for more great hikes in the Lone Star State.
