Name: Northern Pass Loop
Start: 2024-11-16T09:00:00-07:00
End: 2024-11-16T13:00:00-07:00

Northern Pass Loop, A beginner-ish to moderate hike at the northern end of the Franklins. Some great views and typically you’ll find more solitude at this end of the park.
Difficulty: 5 miles, 800 feet elevation gain, on trail
Where: We will meet in the Anthony Gap on the south side of NM404 O’Hara Road across the street from the Sierra Vista trailhead. From west El Paso exit NM404 travel 4.2 miles and turn right, go through the green gate and close gate behind you. Travel another 2/10ths of a mile to parking. From the northeast take MLK turn left onto NM404 travel 8 miles and turn left at green gate….
When: Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 9:00 AM
Bring: Water, sturdy shoes, weather appropriate clothing, hat, sunscreen, Snacks, and hiking sticks if you use them.
Fees: The day use fee for Franklin Mountains State Park is $5.00. Hiking into the park I can add up to 14 guests on my annual park pass for free. If for some reason the group is more than 15 the first to arrive are my guests.
If you find you are hiking often in the Franklin Mountains State Park, please consider buying a Texas Parks annual pass online or in person at the Tom Mays visitors center. Effectively you are getting a one year recreational lease on 25,000 acres for $70.00.
If you have a change of plans update your RSVP to not going so that others are not waiting for you. It is what a nice person would do.
***Caution/Disclaimer*** Each individual hiker is responsible for their own personal safety/health and of their guests when participating with EP Hiking Group activities. The organizers of EP Hiking Group and EP Hiking Group are not liable for any illness, injury, accident, mechanical break-down, or unforeseen acts that may occur while you participate going to, during, or after any activity. If you have a medical condition that may be aggravated with any kind of physical activity you must make your own personal decision about attending and not hold any of the volunteer organizers liable. All organizers are volunteers and are not compensated during any activity.

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