Stock may not be kept in the backcountry overnight but corrals are available for visitor use at Frijole Ranch and Dog Canyon. A high country forest of pine and Douglas fir 2,500 feet above the surrounding desert. Trail are nine miles and longer round trip. The park's main exhibit area is Headquarters Visitor Center. The Center offers plant, animal, and geology exhibits, a slide program and bookstore.
Rangers are on duty to provide information and orientation.
Historical exhibits are on display and a video narrated by Wallace Pratt can be found at McKittrick Canyon. The rewards of reaching the summit of 8,749 foot Guadulupe Peak, are spectacular views. Trail is 8.4 miles round trip. Hiking For a detailed list of hiking possibilities, see the Hiking Page . A popular spot because of its variety of plant and animal life, the grandeur of its rugged landscape, and the peace of its shady creek.