The Best Hiking in El Paso

Palisades Canyon Loop is a 5 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near El Paso, TX.

Thousand Steps Trail is a 3.7 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near El Paso, TX.

Start your hike from the Stanton Street parking area. The trail starts a little steep at first but then levels out. There are several connections to other trails. There is a good view of a small canyon and also a cave. The cave is not accessible since it is on the side of a canyon.  In the spring...

B-36 Crash Hike is a 2.3 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near El Paso, TX.

Note that this trail is only recommended for very experienced or expert hikers. There are some short sections that require rock climbing and there are steep cliffs. Significant upper body strength is needed. If you decide to do the full trail, bring lots of water and food for hydration and energy...

Wyler Arial Tramway form Trans-Franklin Mountains South is a 4.9 mile out and back hike that takes you past scenic views located near El Paso, TX.

The trails winds its way up the mountain with several stopping places with crosses and other religious artifacts. On top of the mountain is a very large statue of Christ. This hike provides good views of the Franklin Mountains, El Paso, and Mexico. It is best to hike this trail with a group to be...

Take the Aerial Tramway up to the top. The ride up is short but scenic. Once on the platform, hike the Ranger Peak Trail which affords you good views of the El Paso area and the Franklin Mountains. Return to the parking lot below via the Directissimo trail, which is a rather steep and difficult t...

Wyler Aerial Tramway Deck and Ranger Peak Via Directissimo Trail is a 2.17 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near El Paso, TX.

McKelligon Canyon Road is a 4.8 mile out and back hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near El Paso, TX.

Sugarloaf Summit is a 1.1 mile out and back hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Fort Bliss, TX.

This trail is currently closed for restoration. Please visit the Texas.gov/state-parks website for updates.  South Franklin Mountain via Ron Coleman Trail is an out and back hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near El Paso, TX.

Ron Coleman Trail is a 1.3 mile out and back hike that takes you past scenic views located near Fort Bliss, TX.

Mount Franklin from McKelligon Canyon is a 3.8 mile out and back hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near El Paso, TX.

Point 5150 and McKeligion Saddle is a 2.6 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near El Paso, TX.

Thunderbird Trail is a 0.8 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near El Paso, TX.