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Feb 18, 2025
An amazing, clean state park. We did multiple of the hikes offered in FMSP. All the hikes offered great views and were well marked. There are trails for both beginners & more advanced hikers.Full review by Ashley P
Feb 12, 2025
Not that big of a park. The nature walk was interesting and there were a few very nice views. We tried the Aztec trail but it was pretty rugged and we never made it close to the caves. Difficult wal…Full review by Orracle51
May 13, 2024
We only had time to do one trail here - the Aztec Cave trail - but we found this park to be beautiful and seemed well-maintained. If I return to El Paso, this would be one of my first stops. Only dis…Full review by Meredith H
Where can you get a nice view of the poppies in the franklin mountains? Thanks!
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Sorry, I just saw this question! The best views of the poppies (although probably not in season now) would be on the northeast side of the mountain right off Transmountain Rd …
Sorry, I just saw this question! The best views of the poppies (although probably not in season now) would be on the northeast side of the mountain right off Transmountain Rd where it meets US 54 in the northeast side of town.
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