Events
T’was the Hike Before Christmas - Schaeffer Shuffle Trail
December 18, 2015
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
1331 McKelligon Canyon Road El Paso, TX 79930
- Venue:
- Franklin Mountains State Park / Tom Mays Unit of the park
- Admission:
- $8.00 per person/$3.00 for pass holders/ $1.00 for Children 12 and under
- Website:
- http://tpwd.texas.gov/calendar/franklin-mountains/t2019was-the-hike-before-christmas-schaeffer-shuffle-trail
- Contact Phone Number:
- Must have reservation to participate. Please Call: (915) 566-6441
Take a break from the holiday rush and experience the beauty of the Franklin Mountains. Wear your Santa hat and festive attire!
Meet at Tom Mays Unit – Site 39, end loop of the park (plan to carpool within Tom Mays Unit)
Length: about 2.5 miles / 2 - 2.5 hours
Difficulty Level: Moderate/Difficult. Steep initial descent down old jeep road; transition to relatively well maintained trail with technical sections into the canyon, leveling out along the ridgeline, then another steep and technical descent down the backside before becoming an easy leisurely stroll down the trail. We’ll reconnect with the old jeep road and have one final steep ascent back up to the start of the trail.
Bring: Water, snacks, sturdy hiking shoes/boots, hiking stick, camera, binoculars, and your holiday festive attire!