Park · Franklin Mountains State Park, Texas

Best hikes in Franklin Mountains State Park

The 30 best of 78 trails in Franklin Mountains State Park, Texas, ranked by route quality.

Trails

78

Easy

55

Moderate

18

Hard

5

By activity

• Hiking · 78
• Mountain biking · 64
• Walking · 54
• Horseback riding · 3
• Road & touring bike · 1

Common features

• Kid friendly
• Parking at trailhead
• Restroom at trailhead
• Drinking water
• Summit
• Viewpoint
• Wheelchair friendly

Top trails

1. Cardiac Hill (Part I) Moderate · 4.4 mi (7.1 km) · Elevation Gain 509 ft (155 m) · 1 hr 40 min
2. Powerline Road Ii Trail Easy · 1.7 mi (2.7 km) · Elevation Gain 682 ft (208 m) · 55 min
3. Upper Sunset Trail Moderate · 2.8 mi (4.5 km) · Elevation Gain 663 ft (202 m) · 1 hr 15 min
4. Lower Sunset Trail Hard · 11.4 mi (18.3 km) · Elevation Gain 1,598 ft (487 m) · 4 hr 30 min
5. Wounded Knee Trail Easy · 2.1 mi (3.3 km) · Elevation Gain 285 ft (87 m) · 50 min
6. Boulder Dash Trail Easy · 2.2 mi (3.5 km) · Elevation Gain 285 ft (87 m) · 50 min
7. The Maze (Part Iii) Easy · 1.8 mi (2.9 km) · Elevation Gain 151 ft (46 m) · 40 min
8. Ten Minutes Of Hell Trail Easy · 2.2 mi (3.5 km) · Elevation Gain 407 ft (124 m) · 55 min
9. Vinton Canyon Road Shortcut 5 Trail Easy · 2.8 mi (4.6 km) · Elevation Gain 423 ft (129 m) · 1 hr 10 min
10. Lower Foothills Trail Hard · 9.9 mi (15.9 km) · Elevation Gain 791 ft (241 m) · 3 hr 35 min
11. Mad Cow Trail Moderate · 4.5 mi (7.3 km) · Elevation Gain 358 ft (109 m) · 1 hr 40 min
12. Mayberry Trail Easy · 2.7 mi (4.3 km) · Elevation Gain 276 ft (84 m) · 1 hr
13. Hitt Canyon Loop Moderate · 4.3 mi (7 km) · Elevation Gain 420 ft (128 m) · 1 hr 35 min
14. Spotted Cow Trail Easy · 3.3 mi (5.2 km) · Elevation Gain 295 ft (90 m) · 1 hr 10 min
15. Mundys Gap Trail Hard · 6.8 mi (10.9 km) · Elevation Gain 1,545 ft (471 m) · 3 hr
16. Newman Trail Moderate · 4.4 mi (7 km) · Elevation Gain 594 ft (181 m) · 1 hr 40 min
17. South Clydesdale Trail Easy · 1.4 mi (2.3 km) · Elevation Gain 295 ft (90 m) · 35 min
18. Hitt Canyon Road Moderate · 6.8 mi (10.9 km) · Elevation Gain 659 ft (201 m) · 2 hr 30 min
19. North Clydesdale Trail Easy · 1.6 mi (2.5 km) · Elevation Gain 318 ft (97 m) · 40 min
20. Hitt Itt Trail Moderate · 4.7 mi (7.5 km) · Elevation Gain 446 ft (136 m) · 1 hr 45 min
21. Brujos Garden (Part I) Easy · 2.2 mi (3.5 km) · Elevation Gain 157 ft (48 m) · 45 min
22. Little Moab (Part I) Easy · 2.2 mi (3.6 km) · Elevation Gain 266 ft (81 m) · 50 min
23. Sotol Forest Trail Easy · 3.9 mi (6.3 km) · Elevation Gain 269 ft (82 m) · 1 hr 25 min
24. Sotol Canyon Road Easy · 2.3 mi (3.6 km) · Elevation Gain 308 ft (94 m) · 55 min
25. Lechuguilla Trail Moderate · 4.2 mi (6.8 km) · Elevation Gain 650 ft (198 m) · 1 hr 40 min
26. Upper Foothills Trail Hard · 8.5 mi (13.6 km) · Elevation Gain 653 ft (199 m) · 3 hr 5 min
27. Rock Shock Trail Easy · 1.8 mi (2.9 km) · Elevation Gain 282 ft (86 m) · 45 min
28. Trans To Clydesale (Part I) Moderate · 2.7 mi (4.3 km) · Elevation Gain 728 ft (222 m) · 1 hr 15 min
29. Northern Pass Trail Moderate · 6 mi (9.7 km) · Elevation Gain 699 ft (213 m) · 2 hr 20 min
30. Del Sol Trail Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 km) · Elevation Gain 194 ft (59 m) · 35 min

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