JohnK

Welcome to Wild Texas smackmeister!

Great photos and trip reports! :thumbsup::thumbsup: I'm with you guys as far as solitude is concerned. Consider trying out Guadalupe Mountains National Park. It's another long drive from most anywhere, but the backcountry of GMNP is a great place to find solitude, scenic beauty and communion with nature. I've gone backpacking there every summer for the past three summers. It's a popular place during the Fall when the maple leaves are turning, similar to Lost Maples; so, probably not the best time for solitude.

The following are links to reports for my first two trips:

Backpacking the Guadalupe Mountains

Guadalupe Mountains Adventure

The trip I made this summer was my first solo trip. I hope to post a trip report in the next month or so, when I find some time to put it together. I'll post a link when I do.

Again, welcome to the forum! Hope to see many more posts.

JohnK

smackmeister

Thanks John! Gret pics of Guadalupe Mountains. Reminds me a lot of Big Bend. Another spot that I've heard great things about is Caprock Canyon. Anyone had any experience with it?

Choderus

Caprock is stunningly beautiful. I've camped there twice and am looking forward to seeing the new visitor center next time I go back. If you go make sure you hike to Fern Cave. It is an accomplishment, especially in August, which is when we hiked to it. DO NOT take the "Extremely Steep & Rugged" warnings on the map lightly. I did the first time.