Experts' Choice Award Franklin Mountains State Park
What the experts agree on
El Paso's massive urban wilderness offers miles of hiking, biking, and horseback trails through Chihuahuan Desert landscape with sweeping city views—the largest urban park in the US.
“At over 24,000 acres, this is the largest urban park in the US.”
– Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The largest urban wilderness park in the US spans 37sq mi of Chihuahuan Desert, from El Paso to the Texas-New Mexico state line." Full review
Fodor's "Within the park's 37 square mi are hiking, mountain-biking, and horseback-riding trails, all offering amazing views of the city below." Full review
Lonely Planet "Hiking, camping, mountain biking and rock climbing await at Franklin Mountains State Park. The park is home to spectacular sunrises and sunsets at the westernmost point in Texas—all..."
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June 22, 2021
Lonely Planet "The Franklin Mountains epitomize the saying that everything is bigger in Texas. The mountains form the largest state park in an urban setting in the United States; standing at 7192 feet..."
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April 5, 2022
Lonely Planet "Springtime in El Paso is the perfect time of year to be outdoors. Temperatures top out in the upper 80s, while the lows hover around 68ºF – perfect conditions for exploring Franklin..."
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