You learn about a lot of different things about El Paso out here.” “The scenery number one and definitely in the bigger groups you get a lot of interesting people. Gary Maceoin has hiked the trail four times and enjoys it for a number of reasons. Photo by Salvador Porras, Photo credit: Salvador Porras Hiker Gary Maceoin and his dog take a break after hiking up the Franklin Mountains at the state park. Now I need to be more active and this is an activity I would see myself doing more and more.” He enjoys the physical challenge and having something to do from the hiking.Ĭarlos Gonzalez also enjoys the physical experience given from the hike. Mario Pando has done the hike twice and said the little bit of hard work it takes to get up is well worth the view. Maybe feel confident enough to do it on their own.”Īlthough these hikes are held every last Sunday with a guide the public is open to hike the trails on their own. To maybe people that never hiked or are new to the area, just to get them outdoors, more active and to explore the area. “Our trail is nice because in the short distance it’s a good work out, so it’s always good to get moving and active when nowadays it’s so easy to sit behind the television and stay home,” Hanson said.ĭiana Moy, another park employee, said: “What we’re trying to do is give people the confidence to go hiking on their own. ![]() ![]() The hike allows its visitors a way introduction to hiking and a way to stay active. The trail then lead into the Ranger Peak Loop Trail a 1.4-mile trip around the viewing center at the peak of the Tramway, which gave a view of East El Paso, West El Paso, and Juarez. The hike began at the bottom of the Wyler Aerial Tramway using the Directissimo Trail to reach a 770-foot elevation gain and a view of East El Paso. The Wyler Aerial Tramway is a state park and home to many hikers who make the trek up the Franklin Mountains.
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