Castner Range National Monument spans 6,672 acres of rugged desert terrain on the eastern slopes of North Franklin Mountain. Once a military weapons testing site, it now preserves 41 archaeological sites, including ancient rock art and artifacts from Indigenous cultures. Though currently closed to the public, the picturesque landscape makes for a fantastic scenic ride.

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1. Smugglers Pass & Mission Valley loop — El Paso

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2. Murchison Rogers Park Overlook – View of McKelligon Canyon loop from Ciudad Juárez Mexico Temple

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Location: El Paso County, Texas, United States

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Castner Range National Monument

1. Smugglers Pass & Mission Valley loop — El Paso

2. Murchison Rogers Park Overlook – View of McKelligon Canyon loop from Ciudad Juárez Mexico Temple

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