Trans-Franklin Mountain Trail

Hike from the west side to the east side over MundyGap and past Tin Mines Follow the main trail up. At 0.58 miles there is a junction. Follow the main trail left. At 1.22 miles there is a wooden bridge. At 1.68 miles you arrive at Mundys Gap. Continue down the east side to the next junction at 2.2 miles. The sign shows the Tin Mines to the north. Pass the signs, continue ahead, follow the trail to the left and downhill. East Cottonwood Spring is on your right. At 3.86 miles you arrive at the south tin mines. At 4.0 miles you arrive at a T intersection. The north tin mine is straight ahead if you wish to explore it. Turn right and continue downhill to the hike end. The trail finishes at the west entrance of the Franklin Mountains State Park, just near the Chuck Henrich Park and you have the option of finish the trip there or return to the east side trailhead. For those that like to walk long distances, this is a nice trail with beautiful views from the east and west side of the Franklin Mountains.