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Peak Challenge - Thousand Steps Trail
Peak Challenge - Thousand Steps Trail
January 12, 2025
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Thousand Steps Trailhead at 4999 N Stanton St, El Paso, TX 79902
Admission: $5 park entrance fee 13 years old and up; free for Texas State Park Pass holders and Children 12 and under. Please bring a check or exact change, as the Ranger or volunteers guiding the hike will be unable to make change. Or purchase your entrance ahead of time at texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com

Challenge yourself against some of the most difficult hikes in the Franklin Mountains.

The Franklin Mountains is a rugged playground for those looking to challenge themselves. This month we will be taking this challenge in the southern section of the park at the Thousand Steps trail.

Length: 4 miles

Trail Difficulty: Strenuous. This is a steep and rugged hike up to the B-36 crash site overlook and back. Don’t forget to bring plenty of water for this one!

Bring: Water, snacks, sturdy hiking shoes/boots; optional: hiking stick, camera, binoculars, a map.

Meeting location: 4999 N Stanton St

Contact Name: Diana Moy

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