Most of the Franklin Mountain range visible from El Paso lies within the boundaries of the park. It's a great place for hiking, mountain biking and picnicking. There are also primative camp sites available. Accessible from Transmountain Road north of El Paso.
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 564-9138
This 90-acre park, located in El Paso’s Franklin Mountains, is open to hikers and picnickers. A special feature of the park is the 1,500-seat amphitheatre, surrounded on three sides by dramatic canyon walls.
Loop 375 East for 4 miles
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 566-6441
(800) 795-1112
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This is the road that cuts through the mountains and connects northeast El Paso with Canutillo to the northwest part of town. There are several places to stop to enjoy different views of the desert and towns below. Franklin Mountains Park lies at the bottom of the west side of the mountain.