Bush Mountain Trail
Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Culberson County, TX
Out-and-back trail in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Culberson County, TX. Hiking.
- Distance
- 17.9 mi (28.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 4,547 ft (1,386 m)
- Est. Time
- 8 hr 5 min
- High point
- 8,615 ft (2,626 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Marcus Wilderness Campground 7.9 mi (12.6 km) from start
- Peak: Bush Mountain 17.9 mi (28.8 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Bush Mountain Trail
How long is Bush Mountain Trail?
Bush Mountain Trail is 17.9 mi (28.8 km) long. Most people take about 8 hr 5 min. It climbs 4,547 ft (1,386 m) in total, up to a high point of 8,615 ft (2,626 m).
How hard is Bush Mountain Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Bush Mountain Trail?
Parking at the start, Free.
Are there water and toilets on Bush Mountain Trail?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. No toilets mapped.
Is Bush Mountain Trail shaded?
No shade: full sun.
Can you bring a dog on Bush Mountain Trail?
No, dogs are not allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
What can you do on Bush Mountain Trail?
Best for Hiking. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Bush Mountain Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Bush Mountain Trail
- Indian Meadow Nature Trail Guadalupe Mountains National Park · Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km)
- McKittrick Ridge Campground Access Guadalupe Mountains National Park · Easy · 0.2 mi (0.3 km)
- Marcus Trail Guadalupe Mountains National Park · Hard · 7.7 mi (12.3 km)
- Blue Ridge Guadalupe Mountains National Park · Moderate · 4 mi (6.4 km)
- Mckittrick Ridge Trail Guadalupe Mountains National Park · Expert · 14.6 mi (23.5 km)
- McKittrick Ridge Trail Guadalupe Mountains National Park · Expert · 7.8 mi (12.6 km)
- Devil's Den Trail Guadalupe Escarpment Wilderness Study Area · Easy · 1.6 mi (2.6 km)
- Juniper Trail Guadalupe Mountains National Park · Moderate · 3.9 mi (6.3 km)
More hikes in Guadalupe Mountains National Park
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