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FMSP - Agave Trail Loop


Highlights:

Hike around the old mineral mine on the Agave Trail.
Near:El Paso, TX
Scenery:
Distance:1.45 miles round trip
Elevation Gain:475 ft
Hike Time:1.5 hours
Difficulty:Moderate
Trail Condition:Poorly maintained trail
HikeType:Loop


Summary: Follow the main trail. At 0.58 miles there is a junction with benches. Take the dim trail on the far right right. Follow the narrow trail to the right, you should see your back trail below and right of you. Shortly the trail will fork. Follow the overgrown trail to the left up the rocky slope to the saddle around the hilltop, and across the saddle to the next hilltop west. You should pass another bench on that hilltop. Follow the main trail down fro the bench and north to end on the main trail near the parking lot where you began.
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:31.91664 Lon:-106.50925)
Trail Guides for FMSP - Agave Trail 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  54 other hikes on this site
Trail Reviews  Submit your own review
Reviewed by Cherry on 5/15/2005
Great hike, good day for it, a few rocky areas, cool with a sometimes stiff breeze...excellent hiking partners, in the Olbrisch's and the Great Danes....


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Keys: Texas Hiking, Texas Trails, Texas Hikes, El Paso County Hiking, El Paso County Trails, El Paso County Hikes

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