Chaparral, New Mexico
Top Spots in and near Chaparral
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El Paso, Texas
Lazy Cow Trail
7.15 mi / 420 ft gainIt is a fairly open trail with no shade. This trail is best hiked during the cooler part of the year. The trail is sandy with rocky spots along the way. Bikers also use this trail so be careful . The trail is ~7 miles round trip. The trail connects to other trail within the system. I have hiked t...Read more -
El Paso, Texas
Hike the Maze-Cardiac Hill trail
5 mi / 639 ft gainThis hike starts just off the Tin Mines trail. It is a moderate hike and has some very good views of the Franklin Mountains and their surroundings. During the summer many beautiful wildflowers can be seen. In the spring cacti can be seen in bloom. Bikers do also use this trail so yield to them w...Read more -
El Paso, Texas
Hike the El Paso Tin Mine Trail
6.6 mi / 1023 ft gainStarted our hike from Chuck Heinrich park and entered the State Park. Hike along the Old Tin Mine Road to the junction of Scenic Road trail. There are many species of cacti and desert plants along the trail. Hiked up the side of the mountain to the site of the old tin mines. The climb is somewh...Read more -
El Paso, Texas
Hike the Lower and Upper Foothills Trails
8 mi / 500 ft gainHike both trails and enjoy some very good views of the Franklin Mountains and the abundance of wildflowers particularly at the end of the summer. In the fall, enjoy the many beautiful grasses. The trails are not too steep but long and are a pleasure to hike in sections. Bikers would not have any...Read more -
El Paso, Texas
Aztec Cave Trail
0.66 mi / 164 ft gainStart your hike from the parking lot and cross an arroyo to start your ascent to the cave. The trail climbs steadily but not difficult to hike. There are benches along the way if you need to rest your legs. The caves are small but interesting and from the caves you have very good views of the sta...Read more -
El Paso, Texas
Hike the Schaeffer Shuffle Trail
2.6 mi / 691 ft gainThis a scenic but steep trail. Start on the SE turn off and followed the arroyo. After a while, the trail starts to climb up the mountain. The trail is rocky in places, but offers excellent views of the Franklin Mountains. On your descent on the NW side, you will have great views of the Avispa Ca...Read more -
El Paso, Texas
Upper Sunset Trail
5.02.81 mi / 581 ft gainThe trick to this view is that the park gate closes at 5 pm. Therefore you have two options: Option 1Park at the entrance of the park (outside of the gate) and hike into the park. From there walk along the road to the park entrance ($5 entrance fee) and continue to the first left road ...Read more -
El Paso, Texas
Hike the Agave Loop Trail
1.9 mi / 370 ft gainStart your hike at the West Cottonwood trail parking lot. The ascent on the trail is not too difficult. First the trail will take you to the top of the Sneed Cory with good views of the State Park. After that, continue up the mountainside, which has with lots of sotols and agaves as well as many ...Read more -
El Paso, Texas
Hike to West Cottonwood Springs Trail
1.6 mi / 781 ft gainStart your hike from the west cottonwood trail parking lot and ascend through some nice desert vegetation. The trail is rather rocky and has lots of loose rocks so step carefully. You'll pass by the old copper mine and then proceeded up the steep arroyo to the spring and cottonwood trees for very...Read more -
El Paso, Texas
Mundy's Gap Trail
3.36 mi / 1161 ft gainYou can start hiking the trail either from the West side or East side. I started on the West side at the Agave Trail. The climb up the mountain is not too hard and offers good views of the mountains. There are some very interesting rock formations on the east side. You can continue the trail to t...Read more -
El Paso, Texas
Hike to North Franklin Peak
5.08 mi / 2100 ft gainEl Paso is a sprawling city that is remarkably split by the Franklin Mountains. By driving up the Transmountain Road you can get a view of city, but stopping at Franklin State Park and climbing the North Franklin Mountain Peak you can top the city! To start, enter Franklin State Park and pay the ...Read more -
El Paso, Texas
Hike the Lower Sunset Trail
7 mi / 1043 ft gainI have hiked this trail several times but only in sections since it is so long. You can start from either the south parking or the north parking lot. I'd suggest leaving a car at both if possible so you can hike point-to-point if you want a shorter, 3.5 mile hike. The trail has very good views of...Read more -
El Paso, Texas
Hike the Tom Mays Trail
2.6 mi / 502 ft gainHike this trail from the entrance of the State Park all the way to the parking lot of the Schaeffer Shuffle Trail. There are good views of the Franklin Mountains and lots of cacti and wildflowers to enjoy. This trail intersects with the Aztec Cave Trail and the Mundy Gap Trail.Read more -
El Paso, Texas
South Franklin Mountain from Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive
3.4 mi / 1 ft gainThis trail is closed for restoration. Please visit the Texas.gov/state-parks website for updates. South Franklin Mountain from Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive is an out and back hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near El Paso, TX.Read more -
El Paso, Texas
Hike Ron Coleman Short Trail
5.01.4 mi / 557 ft gainRon Coleman Short Trail is a 1.4 mile out and back hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Fort Bliss, TX.Read more -
El Paso, Texas
Granola Bowl Loop Trail
0.66 mi / 167 ft gainThis trail can be hiked at different times of the year. In the spring there are several species in bloom and in the summer wildflowers. There are good views of the Franklin Mountains and West El Paso.Read more
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Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces KOA Journey
This KOA is conveniently located a mile from I-10 at 4,000-foot elevation on the West Mesa, overlooking stunning views of Las Cruces, Mes...