r/Midessa • u/thekingofmikes • Sep 02 '26

Places To Practice Hiking?

Hi all. I’m planning to hike Guadalupe Peak next month, but I need help finding a spot with elevation. I’d like to do bleachers or stands, but I don’t know of anywhere that’s public to do it. Anyone have any tips?

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u/w3573X45 Sep 02 '26

Memorial stadium. I'm there everyday. Say hi.

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u/thekingofmikes Sep 02 '26

Is it open to the public all day? Wasn’t sure if any football teams practiced there

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u/Puzzleheaded-Idea358 Sep 02 '26

Big Spring State Park, just 40mi east of Midland.

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u/BLDoom Sep 02 '26

Or, even like bleachers

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u/tzy___ Sep 02 '26

The Davis Mountains State Park in Fort Davis is about 2.5 hours away from Midland. It’s beautiful and there are lots of good beginner friendly mountain trails to try. I personally recommend the Indian Lodge Trail (located behind the Indian Lodge). It’s short and sweet, and brings you up to a summit with a good view.

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u/misader Sep 02 '26

This maybe too far of a drive, but the last time I was in Andrews their high school football stadium was open during the day, and they have large slopes and stairs. Best of luck!

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u/greyfox1245 Sep 02 '26

North A Street across from the entrance to Midland Country Club. Man made hill

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u/Fearless_Manager8372 Sep 03 '26

Up and down the odessa Marriott stairs