Length: 19.5 mi
Est. time: 8h 18m
Gain: 3,364 ft
Loss: 3,663 ft
Max elev: 6,948 ft
Elevation profile
+3,364 ft gain · −3,663 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Wilderness Ridge Wilderness Campground (Campground)
Guadalupe Ridge Trail (GRT)
⏱ <h1> </h1> <p>5-8 days for the average hiker to thru-hike. <br /> <strong>Trail Segment Distances:</strong><br /> Carlsbad Caverns (20 miles / 32 km)<br /> Lincoln National Forest (18 miles / 29 km)<br /> Optional Sitting Bull Falls Loop (30 miles / 48 km)<br /> Guadalupe Mountains (39 miles / 63 km)</p>
🗓 winter, spring, fall
Journeys:
Frank "Boss" PinkleyPlan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.