West Cottonwood Springs Hike
When: Sunday, November 18, 2012(9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.)
What: This is a challenging, yet beautiful hike through an interesting canyon leading to an "oasis" at West Cottonwood Springs.
Event Location: Franklin Mountains State Park, El Paso, TX
Meeting point: Tom Mays Unit - 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, exit Transmountain Rd, travel west 7 miles over/thru the mountains, Park entrance will be on the right.
Hike length: 1.6 miles
Level of difficulty: 4-Somewhat Difficult (Moderate - difficult. Begin with a gradual incline over scree, or rubble, proving to be challenging for some; then transition to a steady climb over loose rubble/rocks. At the summit of this hike we’ll cross a small wooden bridge where we encounter the towering Cottonwood Trees, a continuously dripping spring and an ecosystem all its own! )
Cost: $8.00
Leader: Adrianna Weickhardt, 915-566-6441, adrianna.weickhardt@tpwd.state.tx.us
Reservations required? Yes
Maximum number of participants: 20
Bring: Water, snacks, sturdy hiking shoes/boots, hiking stick, camera, binoculars, a map and dogs are welcome on leashes!
Kid friendly? No
Pet friendly? Yes
The Franklin Mountains State Park is offering the West Cottonwood Springs Hike on Sunday, November 18, 2012. It is a reservation only hike, so please call the park headquarters between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at (915) 566-6441 to make your reservation. A regular $5.00 entrance fee and a $3.00 activity fee apply = total of $8.00; however, Texas State Parks Pass holders only pay $3.00 since all TSPP holders receive free entrance in to all Texas State Parks.
Sunday, November 18- West Cottonwood Springs
- Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
- Length: West Cottonwood Springs – 1.6 miles/2-3 hours
- *Difficulty Level: Moderate – difficult. Begin with a gradual incline over scree, or rubble, proving to be challenging for some; then transition to a steady climb over loose rubble/rocks. At the summit of this hike we’ll cross a small wooden bridge where we encounter the towering Cottonwood Trees, a continuously dripping spring and an ecosystem all its own!
- Bring: Water, snacks, sturdy hiking shoes/boots, hiking stick, camera, binoculars, a map and dogs are welcome on leashes!
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