Schaeffer Shuffle

Location

Trailhead: From the junction of I-10 and Trans-Mountain road, go east onTrans-Mountain road 3.8 miles. Turn left at the park entrance. Stop and pay the park fee at the gate, or proceed to the ranger booth as the signs direct. Once past the ranger booth, proceed into the park straight back to the end of themain road. Park and assemble your gear. The trailhead is just behind the brickrestroom. The trail goes left and downhill from the trailhead. (Lat:31.93120Lon:-106.51329) Summary: Start downhill from the trailhead. Several plants are marked with signs, and benches are provided to rest on at several points on the hike. Proceed 0.43 mi downhill to the junction marked with a sign. Take the trail left. Follow the trail into the canyon, up over the hilltop, and back down and around into the main valley. When you rejoin the main trail at 1.90 mi, followit southeast and up-hill, past the previous junction, and back up to the starting point.

Description

Highlights: Easy hike through desert canyons and washes. Near: El Paso, TX Distance: 2.65 miles round trip Elevation Gain: 1000 ft Hike Time: 2 hours Difficulty: Moderate Trail Condition: OK, but a few difficult spots HikeType: Loop

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