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Franklin Mountains State Park

Texas, United States
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Park Looking East (Del Norte Acres, Texas, United States) Photo
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El Paso Tin Mines
by aguilarr on Jan 28, 2009
Del Norte Acres, Texas, United States
3.0 miles
These are the only tin mines in the United States.  The trail is pretty well maintained and is ranked as an easy trail but does get moderately difficult the last leg up to the north mine.  You can find more information here: http://www.localhikes.com/Hikes/FMSPTinMines_2320.asp    
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North Mount Franklin Trail
by aguilarr on Mar 17, 2009
Sunrise Acres, Texas, United States
5.3 miles
One of the more difficult hikes I’ve encountered since the mountains of Ruidoso.  Though we were well protected against the sun, the heat still managed to leave its mark.  This, coupled with the loose rocks one is constantly walking over and of course the slope, make me rate this hike as difficult.  We ran into at least two groups that did not manage to make it all the way to the top.  If you do make it,...
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Heinrich park NE to red road trails W
by ebrabaek on Oct 18, 2009
El Paso, Texas, United States
11.9 miles
This is a fairly conditioning climb over Mundy`s gap.....But the downhill on the west side it soooo rewarding. Worst case....just get off the bike and walk. You see more of nature that way....Enjoy.Erling
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Schaeffer Shuffle Trail
by aguilarr on Mar 16, 2009
Westway Number 6 Colonia, Texas, United States
3.5 miles
Good spring hike.  Somewhat picturesque in the high area but otherwise bland.  I rate this trail moderate due to the loose rock.
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El Paso-Red road-transmountain-little moab
by ebrabaek on Dec 20, 2008
El Paso, Texas, United States
9.1 miles
This is one part of the Redd road trails system. You park at the end of Redd road. Ant the trail begins where the road stops. You go up along the two watertanks and then which ever direction you please.
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El paso-red road- little moab- tin mines- doc's drop
by ebrabaek on Jan 17, 2009
El Paso, Texas, United States
9.9 miles
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North Mount Franklin Trail (Descent)
by aguilarr on Mar 17, 2009
Sunrise Acres, Texas, United States
4.5 miles
This is just to show how fast one can get down.  It'll still take about 1.5 hours with only three breaks along the way for water.  I've marked the best spots to stop an rest with a picture.
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Lower Sunset Trail Mount Franklin State Park
by duran_edward72 on Jun 26, 2010
El Paso, Texas, United States
7.0 miles
El Paso Coyote Classic 2011
by thrasher_s on Feb 09, 2011
El Paso, Texas, United States
18.1 miles
This is the GPS data from the 2011 Coyote Classic in El Paso, Texas. I didn't ride it, uploaded so I can  :)
El paso puzzler short loop/Coyote Classic Race loop
by ebrabaek on Feb 03, 2009
El Paso, Texas, United States
14.4 miles

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