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Summary: NOTE: This hike begins with the Trans-Franklin Mountains South Trail and ends at the Ron Coleman Trail. Study those hikes for information on that part of the trail. At 2.0 miles on the Trans-Franklin South Trail you reach the ridge. When that trail curves right and down look for a dim trail that goes straight along the bluff. At 2.25 miles turn left and climb the arroyo to the ridge. Then go right and up. Follow the dim trail until you reach the TV towers at 2.7 miles. Go left and follow the fence around. DO NOT TRESSPASS, VIDEO CAMERAS! At 2.9 miles begin bushwhacking north on the ridgeline. You will encounter a knife-edge ridge at about 3.4 miles. Go right and down, then back up and left to bypass it. At 3.8 miles you reach the Govt Radio Site. Don't touch, just hike through. The hike gets easier from this point. At 5.6 miles you reach the junction of the Ron Coleman Trail. Continue North. DANGER - read the disclaimer. THIS HIKE IS NOT FOR BEGINNERS! Trailhead: From the junction of US-54 and I-10 go west on I-10 until it curves right (north). Continue north on I-10 until you reach Executive Center Blvd and exit right. Continue on Executive Center Blvd to Mesa St and turn right. Turn left (east) on Brentwood Ave and go all the way up until it ends at Stanton St. Turn left and follow Stanton St to the parking lot on the top. Walk up the paved road up the hill to the trailhead. *** NOTE: Hike time says 8.5 hours. It is optimistic. The middle of this hike is extremely rugged. Read disclaimer. Use caution. Take more water and food than you think you need. Emergency extraction points could be the Wyler Tramway, McKelligon Canyon, or Trans-Mountain Road. Do not hike alone! (Lat:31.80784 Lon:-106.49889) Trail Guides for FMSP - Franklin Mountains Ridgeline Hike.: Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter, User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: Wyler Aerial Tramway SP. (915) 566-6622 Franklin Mountain SP. (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 Joe Nick on 8/2/2009 ...but probably wouldn't hike again. Full explanation here: www.tpwmagazine.com/archive/2009/aug/ed_1/ 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
