- Camp, Hike AND Celebrate!!!4535 Woodrow Bean Transmountain Dr, El Paso, TX
## Details
WHAT: Join us to camp, hike and celebrate Ms. Josephine's DOB and those that celebrate their birthday in November.
Find us at our Franklin Mountains State Park within the Tom May's Unit on the west side of the mountain.FRIDAY HIKE: For those that want to hike, we will hike a 2 miles loop at the Upper Sunset trail at 7:00pm.
SATURDAY: At 4:00 pm we will have a potluck, cake and ice cream.
Hike four miles round trip to The Aztecs Cave and to Mundy's Gap.
Meet at The Aztecs Cave at 9:00AMSUNDAY HIKE: We will hike the Episcopo trail at 8:30 AM and do a loop. this is a difficult trail with loose rock and is not a BEGGINNERS HIKE
DIFFICULTY: Strenuous
MILEAGE: approx 5 mile loop
TIME: Approximately 5-6 hours
No dogs
We will start from campsite C-5 hike on the infamous Episcopo trail to the saddle before scrambling over an exposed open section. It includes crawling over rocks, non-technical rock climbing. From here we’ll hike up to the ridge. We’ll take a snack break on the ridge to enjoy the 360 view. We’ll follow the ridge south and hike down to the Aztec Cave trail and return to our vehicles.
This is a difficult hike; and not for those who are afraid of heights.For non-campers, feel free to join for the hike or potluck only.
PLEASE! remove your name from the list if you are not planning to attend.
COST: You will have to pay the entrance fee of $5.00 at the Ranger Station unless you have a park's pass.THIS IS THE LINK TO pay the $5.00 entry fee or get a park pass.
Search for Places - Texas State Parks (reserveamerica.com)
Franklin Mountains State Park
Tom Mays Access Road 79911
915-449-9100Check in time is 2:00 PM
Check out time is 12:00 PM
IMPORTANT! The entrance gate to the Tom May's closes at 5:00pm
and gate opens at 8:00amWHERE: Our campsite number is site 36 which is a large group site towards the end of the main road. It has plenty of space for tents, covered picnic table and a parking lot next to the campsite. This site has a grill and a FIRE PIT. There is also a restroom near the camping area. No water is available. Bring your water.
BRING: ALL of your camping equipment. Bring your favorite food and drinks.
Please! bring some firewood for the fire pit. Check the weather before the outing and prepare accordingly.
KIDS: No
DOGS: NoParticipants should be in good physical condition to attend this outing. Folks with an underlying medical condition should avoid moderate and strenuous outings. Participants who RSVP yes also agree to the Release of Liability statement located in the "What we're about" section.
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