Bush Mountain (Texas) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bush Mountain |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 8,631 ft (2,631 m) |
| Prominence | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Parent peak | Guadalupe Peak |
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 Bush Mountain
Location in Texas
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| Parent range | Guadalupe Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS P X Flat |
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| Easiest route | Hiking, class 1 |
Bush Mountain is a really tall mountain in Texas, standing at 8,631 feet (2,631 m) high. It's the second highest peak in the whole state! You can find it in the Guadalupe Mountains in Culberson County.
This mountain is about 2.87 miles (4.62 km) northwest of Guadalupe Peak. Guadalupe Peak is actually the tallest mountain nearby. Bush Mountain is special because it has a high "prominence" of 951 feet (290 m). Prominence means how much a mountain sticks up from the land around it. This makes it the 22nd most prominent mountain in Texas!
Exploring Bush Mountain
Bush Mountain is part of the Guadalupe Mountains National Park. This park has a special area called the Wilderness. Because it's a wilderness area, you can only visit Bush Mountain by hiking or riding a horse. No cars or other vehicles are allowed!
How to Reach the Summit
You can start your adventure to Bush Mountain from two main places in Guadalupe Mountains National Park. One is called Pine Springs, and the other is Dog Canyon.
- The trail from Pine Springs is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km) long, one way.
- The Bush Mountain Trail goes right over the top of the mountain.
Camping and Facilities
If you want to stay overnight, there's a special place called the Bush Mountain Campground. It's located right along the trail, just below the mountain's summit on the southeast side. The National Park Service also has a radio repeater on the summit. This helps park rangers communicate across the park.
Images for kids
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View southeast from the summit with Guadalupe Peak in the distance at center
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View west from the summit
