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Summary: Park in area 1-5. Hike back on the paved road to the main road and head north. Enter the first arroyo on the right going east. Take the first trail (Tom Mays Trail - about 50 yards up the arroyo on the left) climbing out of the arroyo going north. Follow this trail north. The trail runs east of and parallel to the main road about 1.5 miles to the end loop where the Tom Mays Trail ends. Proceed to the the large covered picnic area to the west. From the picnic area, take the wide rock trail south up the ridge line. The ridge line trail will bring you directly back to your vehicle, so watch for forks in the trail and do not get sidetracked. 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 left at the first paved road going left. Follow the paved road up and park at the first area on the right. You will walk back down the entrance road to the main park road to start the hike. (Lat:31.91415 Lon:-106.51687) Trail Guides for FMSP - Upper Sunset Trail Loop: 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 Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Gordon on 10/16/2005 Nice hike through the Chihuahuan desert and along the ridgeline of the foothills of the Franklins. God day for the hike, coolish with a nice breeze. One clarification, when starting the hike, don't just cross the road and run up the arroyo, the correct entrance if about 50 yards further up. 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||