The main road leading from the entrance to Tom Mays Unit is completely paved but a pretty popular spot for biking and running. It’s a nice warm-up for some of the steeper trails, too, so a lot of people just run up the road to get to different trailheads.

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#1.

Tom Mays Trail

4.76km

00:33

130m

Jog the moderate 3.0-mile Tom Mays Trail in Franklin Mountains State Park, featuring desert scenery and Aztec Cave.

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Moderate

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#2.

Cardiac Hill Hike & Bike Trail loop from Franklin Mountains State Park

27.2km

03:43

910m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard

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#3.

Aztec Cave – Tom Mays Unit Trail loop from Tom Mays Unit Entrance

13.7km

02:06

730m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Distance 1.32 km

Uphill 50 m

Downhill 0 m

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Sunday 29 March

28°C

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

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Smuggler's Pass

South Franklin Mountain Summit

Thousand Steps Trailhead

Wooden Bridge on Desert Trail

Aztec Cave Trail

View of the Franklin Mountains

Ron Coleman Trail Ridge, Franklin Mountains State Park

Castner Range National Monument

Scenic Road Trail

Cardiac Trail

View from Upper Sunset Trail, Franklin Mountains State Park

Paved road

#1.

Tom Mays Trail

#2.

Cardiac Hill Hike & Bike Trail loop from Franklin Mountains State Park

#3.

Aztec Cave – Tom Mays Unit Trail loop from Tom Mays Unit Entrance

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