Events
Peak Challenge - Thousand Steps Trail to B36 Overlook
November 26, 2022
8:30 AM
Thousand Steps Trail (4999 N Stanton St)
- Admission:
- $5 for adults 13 years old and up; $0 for Texas State Park Pass holders and children 12 and under. Please bring a check or exact change, as the volunteer guiding the hike will be unable to make change.
- Contact Name:
- Diana Moy
- Contact E-mail Address:
- Diana.Moy@tpwd.texas.gov
- Contact Phone Number:
- 915 444-9100
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: 3.5 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, water, water, snacks, hiking boots/shoes, and comfortable clothes.
Optional: binoculars, hiking stick, camera, and a map.
Meeting location: The Thousand Steps trailhead. Park in the gravel parking area at the end of North Stanton Street.