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Summary: From the trailhead start climbing up. Follow the trail until you reach the ridgeline at 0.88 miles. At this point the Directissimo Trail joins the Ridgeline Trail #1 to the Tramway Platform. At 1.00 miles you will reach the B-36 overlook. If you look down the mountain to the west you will see parts of a B-36 crash site from 1953. See the FMSP-B36 hike for more info. From this point the trail switch-backs up another 0.75 miles to the Wyler aerial tramway Platform on Ranger Peak. If you bought tickets for the ride down, catch the tram down when you are ready. Or hike down for free on the same trail - reverse route. Trailhead: From the junction of US-54 and Fred Wilison Road go west on Fred Wilison Road until it curves left (south) and becomes Alabama Street. Continue on Alabama Street about 0.75 miles to McKinley Street. Turn right (west) on McKinley Street and go all the way to the parking lot on the top. Check in with the rangers at the ticket booth and get tickets for the ride down before hiking up. (NOTE: If you hike back down, there is no charge). Park at the far (NORTH) end of the parking lot. The trailhead is at the NW corner of the lot. Check in and out with the rangers before leaving. (Lat:31.81056 Lon:-106.47869) Trail Guides for WATSP - Directissimo Trail: Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: Rangers - Wyler Aerial Tramway State Park. (915) 566-6622 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 Viewer on 11/22/2009 Excellent trail markings, very steep climb but the views are fantastic at the top. Totally worth doing again. 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||