Peak Fitness Challenge Hike - North Franklin Peak

This is a reservation only hike, so please call the park headquarters between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at (915) 566-6441 to make your reservation.  We are not charging an activity fee for this hike - only the regular $5.00 entrance fee applies.  Texas Park Pass holders receive free entrance in to all Texas State Parks, so this hike is free to TSPP holders.

Bring:  Water, snacks, sturdy hiking shoes/boots, hiking stick, camera, binoculars, a map and dogs are welcome on leashes!

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Payment:  Correct Cash or Check

$5.00 per adult

FREE for kids 5-12 yrs old

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Trailhead:  Meet at the info/pay booth in the Tom Mays Unit (hike starts at West Cottonwood trailhead)

Start Time: 7:00 a.m.

Length:  8 miles/ 6 hours

*Difficulty Level:  Strenuous/Difficult. Begin with a gradual incline over scree, or rubble, proving to be challenging for some; then transition to a steady climb over loose rubble/rocks. Continue to meander across the ridgeline to the highest peak in the park, North Franklin Peak!  Bring your camera, the views are unbelievable with a 360 perspective of our region – provided with views of Mexico, the City of El Paso, and into New Mexico.

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Join the challenge!  If you haven't already created an account or profile, head on over to the Peak Fitness Challenge website (http://beta.geobetty.com/peak/) where you can log your miles, compete for prizes, win door prizes and reach new goals and summits.  The park will not be charging an activity fee for this hike; only the regular fee entrance of $5.00 applies.  This is a new program to support your State and National Parks; We'll see you out on the trails!