Guadualupe–Rubble Trouble

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[Ed: Imported from Americas Roof ‘Summit Trip Reports’ forum]

[By: robert roth on October 5 2007 at 7:27 PM]

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I hiked Guadalupe on Aug. 27, 2007. Left the trailhead at 9 am and got back down at 8:30 pm. The weather was perfect, I was feeling good, and so what was the problem? Why over eleven hours to make a supposedly 7 hour hike. No.1, I twisted my knee about 2 hours into the climb but kept on going. That was a mistake. No. 2 , the entire trail is limestone rubble, making every step an adventure. I was lucky to get down, in fact the park ranger stayed at the trailhead and waited for me to finally hobble into the parking area. My only reason for posting this is to let hikers know that the entire trail is really treacherous due to the loose rubble, so be sure you have plenty of time and good solid boots. Other than that , the hike was great and the hospitality of the rangers and the park volunteers was surely appreciated.

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