Name: The Manhattan Heights History & Mystery Ghost Walk
Start: 2026-7-24T21:00-6:00
End: 2026-7-24T23:59-6:00

fri17jul7:45 pm7:45 pm(GMT-06:00) Night Critter Crawl at Franklin Mountains State ParkGo on a Night Walk to Discover Some of the Nocturnal Wildlife. 🌙

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Night Critter Crawl at Franklin Mountains State Park

Join the Franklin Mountains Rangers for an evening hike to explore the night life at Franklin Mountains State Park.

Meet us at the Tom Mays Unit entrance gate at 7:45 pm. Once everyone arrives we will drive in to the parking area together and begin the walk. This is an easy walk mostly on the road of less than 2 miles. Sorry; no pets or children 5 and under allowed on this one. Reservations are required; to make you reservation, call (915) 444-9121 Monday through Friday. 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Bring: water, snacks, hiking boots/shoes, comfortable clothes, and a flashlight with a red, green, black, or UV light setting. Optional: binoculars, hiking stick, camera, and a map. Fee: $8 for adults 13 years old and up; $3 for Texas State Park Pass holders, and $1.00 for children 6-12 years old. Directions:

From Westside on I-10, take exit 6 & travel east towards the mountains for 3.8 miles. Park entrance will be on the left.
From Eastside on Hwy 54, take exit 29 towards Transmountain Rd, travel west 7-7.5 miles over/through the mountains. Park entrance will be on the right.
If using a GPS be sure to search for "Tom Mays Access Road," not "Franklin Mountains State Park."

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July 17, 2026 7:45 pm(GMT-06:00)

Location

Franklin Mountains State Park

2900 Tom Mays Park Access Rd, El Paso, TX 79930

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Last Sunday Hike - Agave Loop at Franklin Mountains State Park

Join a park ranger on a guided hike through the Western foothills of the Franklin Mountains. This hike is a moderate 1.5 miles. It begins with a gradual incline through a well maintained switchback trail to wide open vistas to the west. The return trip travels down over scree, or rubble, proving to be challenging for some. Reservations required; to reserve your spot, call the office at (915) 444-9121. Bring: water, snacks, hiking boots/shoes, and comfortable clothes. Optional: binoculars, hiking stick, camera, and a map. Meeting location: Meet at the West Cottonwood Spring Trailhead. When you enter Tom Mays, stop by the Visitor Center and let the Ranger on duty know you are part of the hike. This is where you will pay the fee. Take the first right after passing the booth and find a parking space. Fee: $5 for adults 13 years old and up; $0 for Texas State Park Pass holders and children 12 and under. Directions: From Westside on I-10, take exit 6 & travel east towards mountains for 3.8 miles. Park entrance will be on the left. From Eastside on Hwy 54, take exit 29 towards Transmountain Rd, travel west 7-7.5 miles through the mountains. Park entrance will be on the right. If using a GPS be sure to search for "2900 Tom Mays Access Road," not "Franklin Mountains State Park."