Upper Sunset Loop

Location

Trailhead: From the junction of I-10 and Trans-Mountain road, go east on Trans-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 and turn left at the first paved road going left. Follow the paved road up and park at the first area on the right. You will walk back down the entrance road to the main park road to start the hike. (Lat:31.91415 Lon:-106.51687)

Description

Highlights: Hike up a desert valley and along the Upper sunset Trail. Near: El Paso, TX Distance: 3 miles round trip Elevation Gain: 600 ft Hike Time: 2 hours Difficulty: Moderate Trail Condition: OK, but a few difficult spots HikeType: Loop Summary: Park in area 1-5. Hike back on the paved road to the main road and head north. Enter the first arroyo on the right going east. Take the first trail to the left climbing out of the arroyo going north. Follow this trail north. The trail runs east of and parallel to the main road about 1.5 miles to the large covered picnic area. From the picnic area, take the wide rock trail south up the ridge line. The ridge line trail will bring you directly back to your vehicle, so watch for forks in the trail and do not get sidetracked.

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