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Summary: Follow the main trail. At 0.58 miles there is a junction. Follow the main trail left. At 1.22 miles there is a wooden bridge. At 1.68 miles you arrive at Mundys Gap. From the benches, study the ridgeline south. Find a narrow trail marked with rocks at the entrance following the ridgeline. Take that trail. At 1.85 miles find a trail that leaves the ridgeline right and downhill. Follow the trail downhill to West Cottonwood Spring at 2.0 miles. Follow the trail downhill from the spring. At 2.24 miles you come to the trail junction again. Look carefully for a narrow trail entrance to the left. Follow this trail south up the slope for about 30 feet, then turn almost due west. Do not take the downhill slope. At 2.58 the trail will fork. Follow the narrow trail to the left around the hilltop, and across to the next hilltop west. You should pass a bench on that hilltop. Follow the main trail down and north to end on the main trail near the parking lot. Trailhead: From the junction of I-10 and Trans-Mountain road, go east on Trans-Mountain road 3.8 miles. Turn left at the park entrance. Stop and pay the park fee at the gate, or proceed to the ranger booth as the signs direct. Once past the ranger booth, proceed into the park and turn right at the first paved road going right. Follow the paved road to the parking lot at the top. The large wooden sign board is the trailhead. (Lat:31.91674 Lon:-106.50925) Trail Guides for FMSP - West Cottonwood Loop: 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 55 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by a.h on 6/13/2008 best place ever 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
