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FMSP - Sunset Loop Trail

Highlights:	Hike over a ridgeline and through a desert valley along the Sunset Loop.
Near:	El Paso, TX
Scenery:
Distance:	6 miles round trip
Elevation Gain:	1075 ft
Hike Time:	3 hours
Difficulty:	Moderate
Trail Condition:	OK, but a few difficult spots
HikeType:	Loop

Summary: Proceed to the the large covered picnic area. From the picnic area, take the wide rock trail south up the ridge line. The ridge line trail will bring you down to another picnic area at 1.3 miles, so watch for a fork at 0.93 miles, stay right and do not get sidetracked. At the bottom go to the paved road, turn right to the next trailhead kiosk. Follow that trail west and down-hill to about 1.94 miles where the trail will turn north (right). Continue north on the trail. The trail will wind in and out of the arroyos. At the fork, hikers and novice bikers take the right side. Extreme bikers go left. At 4.12 miles the trail reaches its lowest point. At 4.85 miles there will be a trail junction. Follow the right trail, DO NOT take the arroyo. There are clearly marked signs. At 5.35 miles intersect the main trail, Follow this trail uphill to the parking lot at the end loop.

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 drive straight to the back of the park. Follow the paved road around and park in the parking area on the left below the large covered picnic area. The trailhead is at the left end of the picnic area. (Lat:31.93121 Lon:-106.51377)

Trail Guides for FMSP - Sunset Loop Trail:

Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter,

User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes,

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 55 other hikes on this site

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