Intermediate 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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Parking

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228 m

Thousand Steps Trail

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

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

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

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.09 km

3.24 km

298 m

Surfaces

3.29 km

2.38 km

1.90 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Ranger Peak Loop via Thousand Steps Trail — Franklin Mountains State Park

Thousand Steps Trail

View from Ranger Peak

B-36 Crash Site Overlook

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