Franklin Mountains State Park (Tom Mays Unit)- Beginner Loop
1331 McKelligon Canyon Road
El Paso,
TX
79930
(915) 566-6441
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Additional Details
- Difficulty:
- Easy
- Distance:
- 1.20 miles
- Elevation:
- 280 Ft.
- Fee:
- $4 day/per person
- Hours:
- The Tom Mays Unit is open from 6:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays only.
- Trail Condition:
- Single Track
Towering through the center of the city of El Paso is the Franklin Mountains State Park, the largest state park in an urban setting. Hiking, biking, walking, bouldering or simply basking in the beauty that is the FMSP makes you feel like you’ve left civilization far behind. There are 125 miles of multi-use trails that are especially popular with mountain bikers. This starter trail will give you, your first experience of mountain biking. It’s a short ride into the trails of the Franklin Mountains State Park.
Trail Directions/Description: Each of these trails can be accessed through the Tom Mays Park entrance which if coming from the Westside of El Paso and from Interstate 10, take the Canutillo/Transmountain Road exit and turn right toward the Mountains. The park entrance is located to the left after nearly 3.8 miles. From the Eastside of El Paso taking Highway 54, exit Fred Wilson Road and turn toward the mountain, travel over Transmountain to the park entrance. All trails are subject to park hours and fees.
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