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El Paso offers a wide range of outdoor experiences that highlight the region’s natural beauty and rugged desert charm. Visitors can hike scenic trails at Franklin Mountains State Park, bike through desert landscapes, or scale striking rock formations at Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site—an internationally renowned climbing destination. Birdwatchers will find joy in spotting rare species along the Rio Grande or in local parks and preserves. Whether you’re seeking an adrenaline rush or a peaceful nature escape, El Paso’s great outdoors delivers adventure for every interest and skill level.
Surrounding El Paso are several remarkable regional outdoor attractions that offer unforgettable day trips and extended adventures. Just across the border in New Mexico, visitors can explore the dramatic gypsum dunes of White Sands National Park or hike the forested trails of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument. To the southeast, Guadalupe Mountains National Park features some of Texas’s highest peaks and stunning canyon vistas, perfect for hiking and backpacking. Carlsbad Caverns, also nearby, invites exploration of its vast underground chambers. These nearby natural wonders make El Paso a perfect hub for discovering the diverse landscapes of the Southwest.
