Guadalupe Canyon
Guadalupe Canyon is a dramatic desert basin and gorge at the border region between Guadalupe Peak and the Sierra de Juárez, known for rugged crossings and stark canyon scenery.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Southern New MexicoTrans-Pecos |
| Subregion | Northwestern Mexico and Southwestern United States |
| Country | United StatesMexico |
| State | New MexicoChihuahua |
| County | Dona Ana CountyCopper Canyon |
| District | Guadalupe Mountains National ParkSierra de Juárez |
| City | AnthonyGuadalupe (Chihuahua) |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 31.916 |
| Longitude | -105.2 |
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7:14 PM LOCAL TIMEGuadalupe Canyon traces a remote desert crossing at the Mexico-United States border, linking the high elevations and peaks of Guadalupe Peak in New Mexico with the basin and canyon landscapes of Sierra de Juárez in Chihuahua. The canyon path passes through exposed granite and sedimentary strata, featuring steep walls and narrows where historic routes wind across arid flats and rocky ramps. Visitors often approach from the Dona Ana County side to access desert trailheads, with the landscape characterized by xeric shrubland, open basin floors, and occasional springs or waterholes along the route. The border region is sparsely settled; expect minimal services and plan for shade and supplies when crossing. Known locally for its battles of open canyon, the crossing is used by adventurers seeking isolation, long-distance migrations, or a transboundary route between national parks and tribal lands.
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