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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. Continue on the trail to the next junction for N. Franklin Peak or the Tin Mines. Follow the trail to the right about 100 yards, then leave the trail to the left - head south to the trees at East Cottonwood Spring. 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:31.91683 Lon:-106.50942) Trail Guides for FMSP - East Cottonwood Spring: Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Horses, 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 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Jay on 7/3/2008 I was surprised how hard it was to get down the last 100 yards to the cottonwoods. It was so hard, I still wonder if I found the right place, since I couldn't find any water. But maybe that's because it was June and 100 degrees. But besides that last bit, it was a great hike. And once I risked life and limb to get down that last 100 yards, was great to have a snack in the shade after an hour of walking in the sun. 
Reviewed by Tony on 11/30/2007 My biggest suprise was in learning today that this is a PARK now. When I went there back in 1973, it was a spot know only by word of mouth. Transmountain road was new back then and we got dropped off at the bottom of a dry river bed. We would hike up over the boulders til we reach the springs. There were 3 of them then. I don't know about now. The top one spilled out of the ground and down the face of a stone cliff about 15 feet high. The water formed a pool at the base and dissappeared underground. It reappeared at a smaller waterfall about 20 yards farther down the hill where it ran as a small stream to the spring in your picture. This went back underground. The water was Ice cold and crystal clear, and so sweet bees swarmed around it. 
Reviewed by John M on 6/14/2006 It was a lot of fun...but the name is decieving, I planed for a nice dip in the "springs" after an afternoon hike but, the spring resembled more of a puddle than an actual spring. It's a wonderful place to camp though, do it.
Reviewed by James on 4/24/2005 Hiked this trail Sunday morning in the rain. What a delightful hike. The trail is a very good road up to the last 100 yards or so. There was a trickle of water coming from the spring, and everything was green and fresh. Other than the 100 yards of bushwacking, it was wonderful. This is the mountains, don't come if you are a wuss. 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||