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This an easy trail to walk or bike with very good views of the Rio Grande, the Franklin Mountains, and El Paso.


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11.2

Miles

18.0

KM

Point to Point

3,790' 1,155 m

High

3,750' 1,143 m

Low

82' 25 m

Up

45' 14 m

Down

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Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly This trail is very easy to walk and had good views of the Rio Grande. Great place for kids to walk the dogs.

Description

This trail is paved and is fairly wide. It has several access points along the way. The trail has good views of the Rio Grande and the Franklin Mountains. This trail is used a lot by walkers and bikers. The terrain is level with not many turns. The trail passes under several bridges .

For more information about how to access this trail or where to park, please visit pasodelnortetrail.org/access!

Flora & Fauna

This trail is lined with willows, grasses, reeds, and salt cedars. There are cottonwoods in several places. Good place to see ducks, herons, and several other species of birds. Snakes may be present at times.

Contacts

Shared By:

Jean-Claude Linossi with improvements by LAUREN BALDWIN

Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 2 votes

#4

in El Paso

#13170

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  4.0 from 2 votes
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Trail Rankings

#4

in El Paso

#279

in Texas

#13,170

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Photos

The Rio Grande and bistorta in bloom
Sep 29, 2019 near Canutillo, TX
View of the Rio Grande in the summer
Sep 29, 2019 near Canutillo, TX
View of the Rio Grande Valley
Jul 27, 2019 near Canutillo, TX
View of the Rio Grande in the winter.
Jul 28, 2019 near Canutillo, TX
View of the Rio Grande in the summer.
Jul 28, 2019 near Canutillo, TX

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