Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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228 m

Thousand Steps Trail

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The Thousand Steps Trail is a popular hiking trail on the outskirts of Franklin Mountains State Park. It's easy to connect this trail to other nearby trails or just do …

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3.40 km

View from Ranger Peak

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Ranger Peak has an elevation of 5,653 ft (1,723 m). Reaching the summit awards hikers with clear views of the El Paso area as well as the Franklin Mountain range.

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4.70 km

B-36 Crash Site Overlook

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On December 11th, 1953, a military crew was in flight from Carswell Air Force Base to Biggs Army Airfield when inclement weather struck, causing the pilot to crash into the …

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7.64 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.11 km

3.31 km

214 m

Surfaces

3.33 km

2.39 km

1.83 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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