Foothills Trail
Foothills Trail is a 4.5-mile out-and-back foot trail in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas. It climbs 344 ft to a high point of 5,839 ft. Difficulty: moderate, rated by the National Park Service.
- 2.25 mione way
- 4.5 miround trip
- 344 ftelevation gain
- 5,839 fthigh point
- Moderatedifficulty
From the National Park Service
Foothills Loop · rated “Moderate”
Distance: 4.5 miles (7.2 km) round-trip from Frijole Ranch; 5.5 miles (8.9 km) round-trip from Pine Springs Elevation Change: 800 feet Time Estimate: 2-4 hours Difficulty: Moderate Trailheads: This loop can begin either
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