Events
Sotol Adventure Hike
July 8, 2023
5:45 AM
Lazy Cow Trailhead - at the north end of Officer Andrew Barcena Drive
- Venue:
- Franklin Mountains State Park - Lazy Cow Trailhead
- Admission:
- $5.00 for anyone 13 years of age and older, $0 for Texas State Parks Pass holders. Entrance permits can be obtained online at or pay at the self-pay station at the trailhead (cash and exact change only).
- Website:
- texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com
- Contact Name:
- Diana Moy
- Contact E-mail Address:
- diana.moy@tpwd.texas.gov
- Contact Phone Number:
- (915) 444-9121
Join Park Volunteer Gary G. for a 7-mile (4 hours approx.) difficult hike at the foothills of the Franklin Mountains; this is a strenuous hike which will combine several trails (Lazy Cow, Trench Town, Rock Shock, Sotol Forest, Boulder Dash, Round House, and pipeline road). What to bring? Hiking shoes, snacks, 2-3 liters of water, sun protection (sunscreen, hat, sunglasses), hiking poles and gloves optional. Pets not allowed. This hike is not recommended for beginners or children.
For questions DM @garygauntner