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Originally Posted by ploddinTod
Brett,
According to MapQuest, it's over 700 miles and 12 plus hours to Gaudalupe Mountains National Park. That distance in itself kills two days in travel time. I get the notion that you're looking for some rugged terrain to backpack. I would head northeast to the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas. Some would call them hills with elevations of only about 2000 feet. They are only 8 to 8 1/2 hours away (you could still get in some hiking time on arrival day). And in springtime with the dogwoods and wildflowers in bloom, it would be a most excellent adventure.
Wingman has posted a link to the Eagle Rock Loop in the Ouachitas (under the Hennessey Hammock thread). This is a very scenic hike and will get the juices flowing with some step uphills. Just my 2 cents.  |
Thanks Tod. I was actually looking at this as an option too. But for some reason, when I looked at the Guadalupe NP site, it grabbed my attention! But, I figure I can do it about the same as I did for Big Bend. Head out after work and drive as far as possible, and camp overnight, Then get up early as possible and truck it the rest of the way and get a few hours out to the first site. Not the best way, but it works. I will definitely keep the Ouachita Mountains in mind though. Thanks!