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January 11, 2025

8:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Franklin Mountains State Park – 2900 Tom Mays Access Rd., El Paso, TX 79911

Admission: $5 park entrance fee 13 years old and up; free for Texas State Park Pass holders and Children 12 and under.

Come explore the beautiful Chihuahuan desert on a guided hike with one of our female park rangers or volunteers.

This is a moderately difficult 1.5 mile hike and is excellent for families, beginner hikers, or geology and wildlife enthusiasts. We’ll encounter some elevation gains, with some short steep inclines/declines, a few rocky/rough sections, and great vistas as we walk along the ridgeline.

Length: 1.5 miles

Trail Difficulty: Moderate

Bring: Water, snacks, sturdy hiking shoes/boots; optional: hiking stick, camera, binoculars, a map.

Meeting location: End Loop / Campsite #39