Guadalupe Mountains National Park is a protected area in the Guadalupe Mountains of West Texas and is home to the world's most extensive Permian fossil reef. The park covers 86,367 acres and includes the Guadalupe Peak, the highest point in Texas at 8,749 feet, as well as El Capitan, a prominent rocky landmark. The park offers camping, hiking, backpacking, and horseback riding, as well as numerous trails for bird watching, nature photography, and rock climbing.