The best running trails in El Paso County
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Last updated: October 2, 2025
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1. McKelligon Canyon Road — Franklin Mountains State Park
7.76km
00:51
190m
190m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
9
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Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
6
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4. Lazy Cow, Mad Cow, & Blue Moon loop — Franklin Mountains State Park
14.6km
01:46
180m
180m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
6
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Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5
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6. Rio Grande loop — El Paso, Texas
9.71km
01:00
10m
10m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4
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7. Ranger Peak Loop via Thousand Steps Trail — Franklin Mountains State Park
7.39km
01:13
450m
450m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
3
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8. Sunset loop — Franklin Mountains State Park
8.04km
01:02
230m
230m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
3
runners
9. Cardiac Hill loop — Franklin Mountains State Park
7.13km
00:55
150m
150m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10. Lost Dog Trail loop — Franklin Mountains State Park
9.20km
01:11
230m
230m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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