Did you know that there are over 2,000 mountains in Texas? Of course, we have three major mountain ranges: the Franklin, the Guadalupe, and the Davis Mountain Range, but most people don’t know about the hundreds of others waiting to be explored. We’ve gathered some breathtaking photos of some other mountains in Texas as well, so get ready to be amazed!

1) Guadalupe Peak
Guadalupe Peak, Texas 79847, USA
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Part of the Guadalupe Mountains, this is the highest point in Texas at 8,750 feet.
2) El Capitan
El Capitan, Texas 79847, USA
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Another high point within the Guadalupe Mountains National Park, this peak soars into the sky above standing at 8,064 feet.
3) Bush Mountain
Bush Mountain, Texas 79847, USA
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Also part of the Guadalupe Mountains, this is the second highest peak in Texas at 8,631 feet.
4) Emory Peak
Emory Peak, Texas 79834, USA
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Way out west in the Big Bend, you'll find the 7,825-foot-tall Emory Peak, which is part of the Chisos Mountains.
5) The Chinati Mountains
Chinati Mountains, Texas 79843, USA
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Located in Presidio, the highest point of the Chinati Mountains is Chinati Peak, standing at 7,728 feet tall.
6) The Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains, Texas 79734, USA
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Located near Fort Davis, the tallest point here is called Baldy Peak at an elevation of 8,378 feet. One of the most scenic drives in Texas, this is a road trip you'll want to take year after year.

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7) Sierra Blanca
Sierra Blanca, TX 79851, USA
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One of three volcanic peaks in Hudspeth County, this one stands at 6,891 feet. This drone footage shows a bird's eye view of just how beautiful these Texas mountains are.
8) The Franklin Mountains
Franklin Mountains, El Paso, TX 79904, USA
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If you live in El Paso, you get a nice view of the Franklin Mountains running right through the city! The highest elevation here is 5,426 feet.
9) Packsaddle Mountain
Packsaddle Mountain, Texas 78639, USA
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Located in Llano County about five miles southwest of Kingsland, the highest elevation is 1,628 feet.
10) Old Baldy
Old Baldy, Wimberley, TX 78676, USA
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Within Garner State Park you'll find one of the most iconic hills in Texas, rising to a height of around 1,890 feet.
11) Ranger Peak
Ranger Peak, El Paso, TX 79930, USA
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As part of the Franklin Mountains, you can actually take an aerial tram here to view the beautiful mountains from above!
12) Double Mountains
Double Mountains, Texas 79546, USA
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Near Rotan, you'll find these two Texas mountains that stand right next to each other at around 2,500 feet.

What are your favorite mountains in Texas? Tell us in the comments! For more outdoor adventures, gas up the car and take a scenic drive down one of these backroads in Texas.

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