The mountain are beautiful! We found it very difficult to hike, as the trails are large loose gravel and rocks! The "West Cottonwood Spring Trail" is worth the hike though. The reward is, there is an oasis at the end of the trail.

drove into Franklin State Park to get excellent views of El Paso. We wanted to go on the Aerial Tram way, but were told when we arrived there that is doesn't run everyday. The AAA Guidebook says it does, so there are some errors with what is written in the Guidebook. However, the views of El Paso, Mexico and New... More

Really love taking my dogs with me in my hiking trips. I love that we have places so close in the city to do this.

Been to the Franklin Mountains twice, most recently on Feb 23. It was a beautiful day and the views were awesome. I have heard that there is nothing to do in El Paso. I have not found that to be the case. In particular Franklin Mountains, an urban State Park, is more than just something to do. Admittedly it doesn't... More

Great place for a view, hike, trail walk or ride, getting the kids outside, or a bike ride on many trails. Bring water and a friend, its still a mountain!

people who complain that there is nothing to do in El Paso need to open their eyes! hiking in the Franklins is refreshing and great exercise. Take a picnic and make a full day of it...

Sitting at the top of the Franklin Mountains, the views can see both El Paso and Juarez. Excellent for hiking and amazing sunset view!

The views are great specially at night. You can see the lights of El Paso and Juarez, Mexico. The only bad thing is that if the weather is bad some areas might be closed

Great views, hiking, biking, and best of all?? GeoCaching!! I love to GeoCache and there are sponsored Caches all over the park that get you out into the bright sunshine and beautiful vista's of the Franklin Mountains.