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Indian Meadow Nature Trail - Guadalupe Mountains National Park

A gravel trail cuts through a grassy meadow with a tall desert mountain cliff rising behind.
Hiking

Indian Meadow Nature Trail

Guadalupe Mountains National Park
30-45 Minutes
Spring · Summer · Fall · Winter
Pets: No
Fees: Yes

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Current park status

6 active alerts
Park Closure

Temporary Closure of McKittrick Canyon Due to Wildland Fire Activity

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The McKittrick Canyon section of Guadalupe Mountains National Park will be temporarily closed due to wildland fire activity. This includes all day use areas and the McKittrick Ridge, Wilderness Ridge and Mescalero wilderness campgrounds.
Park Closure

Temporary Closure of Pine Springs Trailhead Parking Lot

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Starting the evening of Sunday 8/16/26 with an anticipated completion on Saturday 8/22/26, a paving project will be taking place in the Pine Springs area of Guadalupe Mountains National Park. During this closure there will be no parking at the Pine Springs Trailhead. Those that want to hike trails such as Devils Hall or Guadalupe Peak must park at the visitor center and follow a .25-mile path to the trailhead. Wilderness permit holders will also need to park at the visitor center.
Park Closure

Temporary Closure of Pine Springs Trailhead Parking Lot

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Starting the evening of Sunday 8/10/26 with an anticipated completion on Saturday 8/15/26, a paving project will be taking place in the Pine Springs area of Guadalupe Mountains National Park. During this closure there will be no parking at the Pine Springs Trailhead. Those that want to hike trails such as Devils Hall or Guadalupe Peak must park at the visitor center and follow a .25-mile path to the trailhead. Wilderness permit holders will also need to park at the visitor center.
Information

Park Store To Go Cashless

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Starting August 14th, 2025 the park store will go cashless. All major credit cards, debit cards and mobile electronic payments will be accepted.
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Williams Ranch Road Closed

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The Williams Ranch Road is currently impassable and closed to public access due to unsafe conditions.
Caution

Devil's Hall is a Strenuous Hike

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The hike to Devil's Hall is rated as strenuous. The portion of the route in the wash requires rock scrambling and is dangerous when wet or if water is present. The wash surface is loose gravel and rocks and may be unstable.

About this activity

The Indian Meadow Nature Trail is an easy 0.6 mile loop that begins across the road from the ranger station and next to the group campsite, offering good views of the landscape. At a leisurely pace it takes 30-45 minutes. The trail is rated easy as it remains almost level after crossing an arroyo.

Named for the once abundant black-tailed prairie dog, Dog Canyon is home to a surprising variety of plant and animal species and was a traditional occupation site for the Mescalaro Apache. The Indian Meadow Nature Trail is an easy 0.6 mile loop that begins across the road from the ranger station and next to the group campsite, offering good views of the landscape. At a leisurely pace it takes 30-45 minutes. The trail is rated easy as it remains almost level after crossing an arroyo.

Wildlife is abundant due to the variety of habitat types found here: arid grassland, juniper-oak woodlands, pine forest, and riparian (streamside) areas of maples and oaks. 

Activity details

Location
Indian Meadow Nature Trail
Duration
30-45 Minutes
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Time of day
Day, Dawn, Dusk
Pets
No
Fees
Yes
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Flood Watch
Tonight
58°F14°C
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 20 mph32 km/h Rain: 56%
Wednesday
63°F17°C
Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 18 mph28 km/h Rain: 81%
Wednesday Night
56°F13°C
Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 8 mph12 km/h Rain: 81%
Thursday
66°F19°C
Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 5 mph8 km/h Rain: 80%
Thursday Night
56°F13°C
Showers And Thunderstorms
E 5 mph8 km/h Rain: 86%
Friday
66°F19°C
Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 3 mph4 km/h Rain: 86%
Forecast data provided by the National Weather Service.
Last updated: Sep 22, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Official forecast
Forecasts can change and local conditions may vary. Check official weather alerts and park guidance before your visit.

More weather details

Tonight
58°F14°C
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

E 20 mph32 km/h Rain: 56%
Wednesday
63°F17°C
Showers And Thunderstorms

Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Southeast wind 10 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

SE 18 mph28 km/h Rain: 81%
Wednesday Night
56°F13°C
Showers And Thunderstorms

Showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 10pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

SE 8 mph12 km/h Rain: 81%
Thursday
66°F19°C
Showers And Thunderstorms

Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

SE 5 mph8 km/h Rain: 80%
Thursday Night
56°F13°C
Showers And Thunderstorms

Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

E 5 mph8 km/h Rain: 86%
Friday
66°F19°C
Showers And Thunderstorms

Showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

SE 3 mph4 km/h Rain: 86%
Friday Night
58°F14°C
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

SE 3 mph4 km/h Rain: 69%
Saturday
70°F21°C
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

0 mph0 km/h Rain: 17%
Saturday Night
58°F14°C
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

0 mph0 km/h Rain: 17%
Sunday
72°F22°C
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

W 3 mph4 km/h Rain: 15%
Sunday Night
59°F15°C
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

0 mph0 km/h Rain: 22%
Monday
73°F23°C
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

A slight chance of rain showers before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

S 3 mph4 km/h Rain: 23%
Monday Night
58°F14°C
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

W 3 mph4 km/h Rain: 39%
Tuesday
71°F22°C
Chance Rain Showers

A chance of rain showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

W 3 mph4 km/h Rain: 40%

Weather alerts

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued September 22 at 12:48PM MDT until September 24 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico, including the following areas, Central Lea, Eddy County Plains, Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County and Northern Lea and southwest Texas, including the following areas, Eastern Culberson, Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet, Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains and Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor. * WHEN...Through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A surge of deep tropical moisture and multiple upper level disturbances will bring numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms capable of producing rounds of heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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