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Summary: Follow the trail up the canyon. At 0.45 miles, the main trail keeps right. DO NOT follow the wash up. At 0.5 miles the trail will zig-zag up the hillside covered in red rhyolite rock to the ridgeline. On the ridgeline at 0.80 miles, turn left and follow the trail up to the Elephant's Trunk at N31.86502 - W106.49520. There are a few small caves at the trunk. There are several possible trails up and down, so pick your route as you like. Trailhead: From the junction of I-10 and Trans-Mountain road, go east on Trans-Mountain road over the peak at Smuggler's Pass (5280 ft). As you start down the east side, enter the parking lot on the right. Stop and pay the park fee at the pay station on the west side of the parking lot. The trail begins just beyond the pay station. (Lat:31.87758 Lon:-106.49403) Trail Guides for FMSP - Mammoths Trunk: Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife, Franklin Mountain State Park. (915) 566-6441 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Michael P. Olbrisch, who has posted 68 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 2 of 2 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Rasalin on 4/10/2006 it was awesome. not for beginners or those who are out of shape. most definitely stay on the trail and have proper shoes. alot os slinding rock on trail but the view makes it worth it. awesome workout and would most definitely do it again!!!
Reviewed by Dr. Flo on 11/26/2005 Pretty neato hike. 
Reviewed by Don Janes on 7/12/2005 I hated it....i'm not in shape.
Reviewed by Shaun on 1/23/2005 Great Hike with lovely views over west El Paso.
Reviewed by Mark on 6/29/2004 If you walk up the highway to the western lookout point you can hike up the "red wall" and walk along an old 4x4 road to another trail head, about 1/2 mile. At that point you will see a trail head, which will take you to the three wooden posts on top of the ridge. Adds more effort to a nice hike. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Texas Hiking, Texas Trails, Texas Hikes, El Paso County Hiking, El Paso County Trails, El Paso County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||