El Capitan Lookout Wayside

The El Capitan Lookout Wayside offers a spectacular view of El Capitan which is part the Guadalupe Mountains. The lookout is located about 5 miles south of the Pine Springs Visitor Center on US Highway 62. At an elevation of 8,085, El Capitan is the tenth highest peak in Texas and is located within the Guadalupe Mountains National Park.

There are pull offs for this wayside are on both sides of the highway. There are sheltered picnic tables at the wayside, but no other amenities. Water and restrooms are available at the nearby Pine Springs Visitor Center. If you are driving this section of US Highway 62, it is definitely worth stopping to take in the incredible view of El Capitan and the surrounding desert. Consider watching the sunset from this location as well.