The Best Hiking Trails in El Paso

Fantastic location of desert beauty and mountains! There are several great hikes up to the ridges that offer scenic views of the city. Not to mention that the scenic drive has become quite the hot spot for runners, offering steep and curvy hills for nearly 2.25mile up and another 2.25 (easier) miles down. This run is not for the faint of heart. The wind can really whip down the road, making it colder than one would expect; in the summer, it's highly recommended to carry water with you. Cell phone service may drop out for a lot of people. So please ensure you let someone know where you'll be, dress accordingly, wear reflective material and stay hydrated!

We went here this morning, and it was a great time for not a lot of money either. ($8 per adult, toddler was free). No line to purchase tickets, but there's a line to board the tram because it only takes a few people at a time and there are only two trams. A tour guide is with you the entire time, and there's no sitting down, just standing room only once inside. Super nice tour guides who were very informative. I definitely recommend going as early in the morning as possible, due to crowds lining up when we were leaving. It is about a 4 minute ride each way, but if you have anxiety or claustrophobic like me, it feels like forever ;P but once at the top, there's a platform to walk around.

The most beautiful part of El Paso is Hueco Tanks. Especially after a good rain. These rocks and boulders are amazing. There a little piols all over the moutains, caves, paintings, and plenty of wildlife. The higher you climb the more treasures you. Beatiful red boulders painted with purple, green, blue, orange and yellow fungus. Tiny frogs hiding within the springs that flow between the smooth rocks. A small meadow filled with monarch butterflies. Pools of fresh crisp spring water. Tunneling caves filled with beautiful ancient art. A must see site. The climb is very easy but can get slippery. There is a $7 per person entrance fee. Disabled veterans can get a FREE Texas state park pass.