The Friday Video: Mine Exploration Hike at Tom Mays Unit of the FMSP

Always watch for opportunities to explore the mine on the Cottonwood Springs Trail at the Tom Mays Unit of the FMSP. Here is a video of a mine hike led by renowned geologist, Eric Kappus, and FMSP Interpretive Ranger, Adrianna Weickhardt. 


The January 2014 Franklin Mountain State Park Hiking and Event schedule is posted on our Volunteering and Events page.

Get outdoors. There's so much to see and do in our region. Become a member of the El Paso Hiking Group and the Jornada Hiking & Outdoor Club.

The Friday Video: Mountain Biking at Franklin Mountains State Park

Here's a fun video. Mountain bikers have been largely responsible for the trails throughout the Franklins. Many of these trails are now used by hikers and joggers as well and begin in the lower elevations of land that the current petition is calling to preserve.

The video stars the fabulous Adrianna Weickhardt, the Interpretive Ranger at the Park.

Enjoy: