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Mount Old Baldy

Coordinates: 29°34′31.8″N 99°43′47.6″W / 29.575500°N 99.729889°W / 29.575500; -99.729889
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Mount Old Baldy
Old Baldy in Garner State Park, and the Frio River below.
Highest point
Elevation1,849 feet[1]
Coordinates29°34′31.8″N 99°43′47.6″W / 29.575500°N 99.729889°W / 29.575500; -99.729889[2]
Geography
Map
LocationGarner State Park, Concan, Uvalde County, Texas[3]
CountryUnited States

Mount Ol' Baldy is the sole mountain located in Garner State Park. The main trail up the mountain is the most popular trail in Garner State Park and spans nearly 500 feet in elevation.[3][4] The climb is generally considered to be difficult, due to its steep and rocky terrain.[2][4]

Panoramic outlook near the peak of Mount Old Baldy. The contrast of barren, rocky ground against the foliage alongside its peak represents the "bald head" which serves as the mountain's namesake.

The mountain overlooks a portion of the Frio River, which spans 250 miles of Central Texas.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Regulski, Elisa (August 28, 2020). "Off The Beaten Path In Garner State Park, You'll Find A Breathtaking Texas Overlook That Lets You See For Miles". Only in Your State. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Garner State Park". Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  3. ^ a b Umiko (September 30, 2021). "Hiking the Old Baldy at Garner State Park in Texas (with or without a dog.)". Two Worlds Treasures. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  4. ^ a b The NotLostNomad (October 17, 2020). "CLIMBING OLD BALDY – Garner State Park – Texas Hill Country". YouTube. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  5. ^ "An Analysis of Texas Waterways". Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Retrieved May 16, 2023.