Guadalupe Mountains National Park is located in west Texas, just south of the New Mexico state line. The Guadalupe Mountains rise more than 3,000 feet above the surrounding Chihuahuan Desert.
Devil's Hall
I began my hike toward Devil's Hall with rugged mountains looking down on me and the arid landscape.
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| Rugged Mountains |
I headed into one of the park's many canyons. This one led west and then turned north as it made its way into the mountains.
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| Canyon |
Small birds were very vocal that morning. While I wasn't surprised by the plants I saw, they did contribute to the desert setting.
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| Rock Wren |
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| Smooth Sotol |
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Alligator Juniper
(the name makes sense after seeing the bark) |
About halfway to my destination, I dropped down into a dry wash. At this point, the trail became vague and I had to pick my way around, between, and over rocks of various sizes.
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| Rocks Clog the Dry Wash |
As I neared Devil's Hall, the scenery became extremely intriguing. I viewed these rock formations as gates I was about to pass through.
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| Gates Shine in the Sun |
I then came to a wall of layered rock that was about 20 feet tall. The steps of this staircase were steep, worn, and smooth. I felt like an adventurer as I climbed the wall and then skirted passed the pool of water at the top.
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| Wall Blocks the Way |
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| Downward from the Top of the Wall |
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| Pool of Water |
I finally arrived at Devil's Hall which was a narrow slot canyon with towering walls on either side.
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| Devil's Hall |
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| From Inside Devil's Hall |
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