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FMSP - Anthony Gap Cave


Highlights:

Hike up a canyon to a hidden cave (call park office to arrange cave tour)
Near:Anthony, TX
Scenery:
Distance:1.28 miles round trip
Elevation Gain:502 ft
Hike Time:1 hours
Difficulty:Moderate
Trail Condition:OK, but a few difficult spots
HikeType:Out and Back



Summary: Start up the trail headed south up the canyon. About 1/2 way up you will cross the TX state line. At the top of the trail, look for a trail to the left and continuing up hill. Follow the trail up. At every fork, choose the higher path. Look for the cave near the top.

NOTE: At the cave, ranger contact is Texas Parks and Wildlife, Franklin Mountain State Park. (915) 566-6441

Trailhead: From El Paso, go west on I-10 about 2 miles past the NM state line. Exit on NM-404, turn right (east). Follow NM-404 east about 5 miles. At the top of the pass, look for a gate on the right (south) side of the road. Enter (CLOSE THE GATE!) and follow the dirt road as far as your vehicle will allow. (Lat:32.0028 Lon:-106.51663)
Trail Guides for FMSP - Anthony Gap Cave:
Best Seasons: Year-Round
User Groups: Hikers, Dogs,
Ranger Contact: For tour contact Park HQ at (915) 566-6441. EMERGENCY - call 911.
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 tim s. on 3/19/2009
I did this hike in Boy Scouts in when it was still largely unknown and highway 404 was just the anthony gap/ el paso gas dirt road. There are several other hikes from the starting point that will take you different lookout/ vantage points.

Reviewed by ICE on 1/20/2009
Lovely, save the fact that individuals are leaving trash. Such a short hike and cave - pack it back out!

Reviewed by jlv on 1/5/2009
Had fun


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