Franklin Mountains State Park

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66 mi 106 km

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160 mi 258 km

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Cicis Great place to eat and try different toppings on pizza, all at a reasonably low price. Pizza for the family, all you can eat.
4654 Woodrow Bean Transmountain Rd, El Paso TX — (915) 751-7788
Denny's Love it here!! Good food great environment
4690 Woodrow Bean, El Paso TX — (915) 751-6344
IHOP All you can eat pancakes special. Food is always delicious here and staff friendly.
4500 Hondo Pass, El Paso TX — (915) 751-7665
panda express
Martin Luther King, El Paso TX
Casa De Torta They have the best burritos & tortas by far!
10710 Gateway Blvd., El Paso TX — (915) 821-2660
Chick-fil--A
10721 Gateway Blvd S, El Paso TX
Ripe Eatery & Market Wifi password: eatgoodfood
910 E Redd Rd Ste A, El Paso TX — (915) 584-7473
Village Inn Joey and Kevin = Great Waiters
4757 Hondo Pass Dr, El Paso TX — (915) 751-3455
Dunkin' Donuts Sandwiches good, hash browns even better!
9114 Dyer St, El Paso TX — (915) 755-3031
El Toro Bronco Great tacos. Yummy! Great price
8949 Dyer St, El Paso TX
The Bagel Shop Answer the question of the day, answer it correctly and get a free large drink! :)
985 N Resler Dr, El Paso TX — (915) 581-7770
Rudy's Country Store And Bar-B-Q Amazing BBQ at a great price. One if the best brisket I've tried, the ribs are amazing as well. The prime rib is definitely not their forte.
6401 S Desert Blvd, El Paso TX — (915) 587-8397
Taco Bell I love the deal #4! I ask for the soda to be extra large and for $2.80 I get an extra large soda, 5-layer burrito, an a small bad of Doritos.
911 N Resler Dr, El Paso TX — (915) 587-9210
Whataburger Order it with a wheat bun
870 N Resler Dr, El Paso TX — (915) 833-7789
Eloise Went at lunchtime, friendly staff, good atmosphere. Had the avocado fries, coconut curry w/lamb,chai latte. It was all delicious! !Had a very nice and enjoyable lunch. Will be going back again soon.
255 Shadow Mountain Dr, El Paso TX
Jimmy John's
931 N Resler Dr, El Paso TX — (915) 581-2215
Ardovino's Pizza Order the 4 season pizza. The panini aren't bad either.
865 N Resler Dr, El Paso TX — (915) 760-6000
Delicias Cafe The menudo is sooo good
865 N Resler Dr, El Paso TX — (915) 231-9757
Wingstop Hawaiian wings= the best
6351 S Desert Blvd, El Paso TX — (915) 584-9464
Dunkin Donuts Friendly staff!!
655 E Redd Rd Ste 101, El Paso TX — (915) 584-1862
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Gems in Franklin Mountains State Park - 2

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The Window

2
El Paso, TX
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Anthony Gap Cave

2
Anthony, TX

Featured Runs in Franklin Mountains State Park - 5

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Franklin Mountains.

#1

3.4 mi 5.5 km
Ron Coleman Trail
 6
El Paso, TX
I love you too, trail.

#2

14.1 mi 22.7 km
Tour de Lost Dog
 1
Canutillo, TX
The view along Lower Sunset's cliffside trail. The Florida Mountains are visible in the distance.

#3

31.8 mi 51.2 km
Franklin Mountains Trail...
 1
El Paso, TX
The view along Lower Sunset's cliffside trail. The Florida Mountains are visible in the distance.

#4

8.3 mi 13.4 km
Sunset Loop
 1
El Paso, TX
The view along Lower Sunset's cliffside trail. The Florida Mountains are visible in the distance.

#5

8.1 mi 13.0 km
Jackrabbit Classic
 2
El Paso, TX

Trails in Franklin Mountains State Park - 91

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3.5 mi 5.6 km
#1 Mundy's Gap
Westway, TX
3.5 mi 5.6 km Westway, TX
All Clear
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41 days ago
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1.9 mi 3.1 km
#2 Crazy Cat
El Paso, TX
1.9 mi 3.1 km El Paso, TX
Unknown
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1 
0.9 mi 1.4 km
#3 Transmountain Summit
Canutillo, TX
0.9 mi 1.4 km Canutillo, TX
Unknown
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1 
5.8 mi 9.4 km
#4 Lower Sunset
Canutillo, TX
5.8 mi 9.4 km Canutillo, TX
Unknown
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1 
1.1 mi 1.7 km
#5 Vertigo Ridge
El Paso, TX
1.1 mi 1.7 km El Paso, TX
Unknown
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1 
1.5 mi 2.5 km
#6 Schaeffer Shuffle
Westway, TX
1.5 mi 2.5 km Westway, TX
Unknown
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1 
2.2 mi 3.5 km
#7 Newman Trail
Westway, TX
2.2 mi 3.5 km Westway, TX
Unknown
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1 
2.0 mi 3.2 km
#8 Sotol Forest
Westway, TX
2.0 mi 3.2 km Westway, TX
Unknown
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1 
0.9 mi 1.4 km
#9 Tu Madre
Westway, TX
0.9 mi 1.4 km Westway, TX
Unknown
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1 
2.1 mi 3.5 km
#10 Scenic Road
Westway, TX
2.1 mi 3.5 km Westway, TX
Unknown
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1 
1.4 mi 2.2 km
#11 Upper Sunset
Westway, TX
1.4 mi 2.2 km Westway, TX
Unknown
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1 
0.4 mi 0.7 km
#12 South Cardiac Hill
Westway, TX
0.4 mi 0.7 km Westway, TX
Unknown
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1.1 mi 1.8 km
#13 Broke Back
Canutillo, TX
1.1 mi 1.8 km Canutillo, TX
Unknown
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1 
1.1 mi 1.7 km
#14 Little Moab
Canutillo, TX
1.1 mi 1.7 km Canutillo, TX
All Clear
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Dry - Due to the construction you have to park near the park and go around all the construction to get to little Moab but it was fairly easy to do ...
46 days ago
1 
1.1 mi 1.8 km
#15 Brujos
Canutillo, TX
1.1 mi 1.8 km Canutillo, TX
All Clear
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41 days ago
1 
0.7 mi 1.1 km
#16 Granola Bowl
Canutillo, TX
0.7 mi 1.1 km Canutillo, TX
Unknown
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1 
0.2 mi 0.4 km
#17 La Espina
Canutillo, TX
0.2 mi 0.4 km Canutillo, TX
Unknown
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1 
0.5 mi 0.9 km
#18 Desert Forest
Canutillo, TX
0.5 mi 0.9 km Canutillo, TX
Unknown
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1 
0.3 mi 0.5 km
#19 Worm Shortcut
Canutillo, TX
0.3 mi 0.5 km Canutillo, TX
All Clear
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41 days ago
1 
0.9 mi 1.4 km
#20 Ranger Peak Loop
El Paso, TX
0.9 mi 1.4 km El Paso, TX
Unknown
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Photos of Franklin Mountains State Park - 59

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Franklin Mountains.

#1

Franklin Mountains.
 6
El Paso, TX
About as tough as it gets along a trail, the climbing segments on Ron Coleman are fairly easy by bouldering standards, maybe a v1. There are plenty of good holds and a chain to help out.

#2

About as tough as it gets along a trail, the climbing segments on Ron Coleman are fairly easy by bouldering standards, maybe a v1. There are plenty of good holds and a chain to help out.
 5
El Paso, TX
In case you get confused about how to get to Mammoth Rock, you go up.

#3

In case you get confused about how to get to Mammoth Rock, you go up.
 5
El Paso, TX
Notice the blue dot just right of the path? That's what you'll be looking for along Ron Coleman Trail.

#4

Notice the blue dot just right of the path? That's what you'll be looking for along Ron Coleman Trail.
 5
El Paso, TX
A panoramic view from the top of Directissimo. Ranger Peak Loop continues ahead towards the top of the Wyler Aerial Tramway, in the center of the picture. The southern suburbs of El Paso are visible beyond the mountains. Ciudad Juarez and the Sierra Madre range extend off into the distance.

#5

A panoramic view from the top of Directissimo. Ranger Peak Loop continues ahead towards the top of the Wyler Aerial Tramway, in the center of the picture. The southern suburbs of El Paso are visible beyond the mountains. Ciudad Juarez and the Sierra Madre range extend off into the distance.
 4
El Paso, TX
Nearly half of the Ron Coleman Trail's distance is spent descending back into Fusselman Canyon, which it follows all the way from North Franklin Peak. From up here, the hills of the Lost Dog area (upper left) don't look so tall.

#6

Nearly half of the Ron Coleman Trail's distance is spent descending back into Fusselman Canyon, which it follows all the way from North Franklin Peak. From up here, the hills of the Lost Dog area (upper left) don't look so tall.
 5
El Paso, TX
McKelligon Canyon and the Ron Coleman trailhead, as seen from the top of Sand to Sky. Long Way Up can be seen winding down in the center.

#7

McKelligon Canyon and the Ron Coleman trailhead, as seen from the top of Sand to Sky. Long Way Up can be seen winding down in the center.
 3
El Paso, TX
The view from The Window. Looking over the edge, all the way down, can be a vertigo-inducing experience.

#8

The view from The Window. Looking over the edge, all the way down, can be a vertigo-inducing experience.
 4
El Paso, TX

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