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Summary: From the parking area, climb the road to the water tank. Follow the trail east from the tank and up hill. The trail will turn right around the arroyo, then right again and downhill. When the trail turns left, look for a large rock on the right (west) of the trail. This is waypoint W-1 (N 31.80579 W 106.49340). Turn left (east) and follow the arroyo up. When the arroyo splits, follow the left side. You will return down the right side. See photo one. The red trail is up. The blue trail is down. The yellow circles are rock out-crops used as markers. The major wreckage is at the south (right) rock outcrop at N 31.80662 W 106.48733. Trailhead: From the junction of US-54 and I-10 west, proceed west on I-10 to the downtown exit. Exit I-10, and turn right (north) on Stanton Street. Follow Stanton Street north to the end. Park in the dirt lot. The hike begins on the trail up to the tan water tank. (Lat:31.80794 Lon:-106.49986) Trail Guides for FMSP - B-36 Crash Hike: Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter, User Groups: Hikers, 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 67 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 1 of 2 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by JNS on 11/4/2009 outstanding trail even if you don't go up the arroyo.
Reviewed by Roger on 9/27/2009 Awesome hike, very historic. Last reviewer couldn't FIND it??? If you can't find the parking lot, better stay out of the mountains. You can just make out some of the parts from the road below. The hile was very strenuous, but worth it. Thanks for the awesome hike. 
Reviewed by t.v on 9/19/2009 I tried to walk this trail today and i could not find it at all.We had looked for over and hour trying to find it and had no luck. I seen the tan water tower but could not get to it. Didn't even find the dirt lot to park at or a trail. I was really looking forward to see this and hike it but had no luck.. I even asked locals and they had no clue how to get to it and some had no clue what i was talking about.
Reviewed by Jim R. on 6/25/2009 A tough hike I've done twice so far, but well worth the trip. I followed the trail as Mike directed, and had no problem finding the wreckage. I saw quite a few smaller parts in the arroyo on the climb up. I continued the climb on up to the ridgeline overlooking the Tram station. Beautiful views of downtown El Paso. 
Reviewed by Viewer on 5/27/2009 for the outdoorsman only. Steep climb difficult terrain not for the weak hearted. recommend that water and high boots be used. I will ride the tramway rather than punish my old middle aged body. R.R
Reviewed by Rob on 8/30/2008 Great hike, recommend looking up the history of the incident to add value as you hike up the hillside. Easy start until you turn up the arroyo then the pace definetly slows. Looking up stay t o the left arroyo and aim for the split rock in the center. The split rock is center of the wreakage. You will start to see numerous small pieces of wreakage before encountering the larger pieces. I started to realize this is more than a hike when I reached the main wreakage and come to understand nine airmen died where I was standing. The return route is down the red trail fairly easy some loose rock, it gets slippery when wet be careful. Overall a great experience and I would hike this again to show others that are interested. 
Reviewed by Helaine Moesner on 10/7/2007 My second climb to the site in three months. As always, very rugged, but my job as a pilot and a safety officer makes it a site to keep seeing. Saw many small parts lower down the draw but I kept climbing upwards. It was almost at the ridgeline that was the point of impact. There was one blade of the prop, pieces of the engine, exhaust fairings, huge landing gear, cloth, sheet metal, etc. It was a sobering experience. Received many stab wounds and scratches from the cactus. Suprised to see new trash at the site. Down was easy when walking on the rock face with a good pair of hiking boots. Recommend to anyone in the safety field.
Reviewed by Richard on 9/8/2007 This is one of those hikes you only do to take someone else there for their first time. On my fourth hike I guided my daughter and son-in-law. On this hike I also wanted to see the memorial that had been placed on top of the large cracked rock at the middle of the crash site. My son-in-law climbed atop the rock and read us the inscription. It was very moving realizing that nine airmen had died where we were standing. The memorial cross and solar lights took a lot of hard work to implace I think. My daughter and son-in-law were amazed to see the landing gear, propeller and jet engine wreckage but were more amazed to see the little bits and pieces still present after 54 years of exposure to sun, wind and rain. 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||