
4.2 mi
Distance
1,821 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 56m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
East Cottonwood Spring Trail is an out-and-back trail in Franklin Mountains State Park, managed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, in El Paso County, Texas. It is 4.2 miles long and gains 1,821 feet. It is in or next to El Paso, Texas.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,518 ft |
| High point | 2.5 mi | 1,795 ft |
| End | 4.2 mi | 1,518 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Source of truth
- Franklin Mountains State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- El Paso, TX · in or next to town
- County:
- El Paso County, TX
- Jurisdiction:
- Franklin Mountains State Park · Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(915) 444-9100
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail

Franklin Mountains State Park Campsites
0.6 mi awayFranklin Mountains State Park
El Paso, TX
Reservable
Gaslight Square Mobile Home & RV Park
5 mi awayCanutillo, TX
Pricing varies — check with the operatorPrivate Reservable

Don Quixote Mobile Home Park
6.3 mi awayEl Paso, TX
Pricing varies — check with the operatorPrivate

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