The summit of North Franklin Mountain is the highest point in El Paso County at an elevation of 7,192 ft (2,192 m) above sea level. From the top, hikers and climbers enjoy views of the stunning desert scapes of Texas, New Mexico, and northern Mexico.

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July 28, 2023

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At an elevation of 7,192 feet, North Franklin Mountain is the highest peak in the Franklin Mountains. Couple that statistic with the fact that the route to gain the peak is a little less burly than the route to South Franklin, and you have a recipe for a busier trail. You still probably won't see a ton of other runners and hikers once you make it up to the ridge.

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Location: El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, United States

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