Sun, May 23
|Tom May's Unit of the Franklin Mountains
Shaeffer's Shuffle and Lower Sunset Hike
Hike with the Lechugilla Hiking Friends on May 22, 2021. Easy to moderate 3.8 mile hike in the Tom May's Unit of the Franklin Mountains State Park. We will meet at the Public BBQ Pits located at the end of the Tom Mays Park Access Road.
Time & Location
May 23, 2021, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM MDT
Tom May's Unit of the Franklin Mountains, Tom Mays Park, El Paso, TX, USA
About the event
There are restroom facilities at this location. The hike first follows Shaeffer's Shuffle and for those who want a shorter hike they can return to the starting point in a loop hike (about 2 miles total). For those wanting to keep going we will take a connecting trail to Lower Sunset and loop back to our starting point (3.8 miles). GPS coordinates for the parking area are: 31°54'52.4"N 106°31'18.8"W 31.914561, -106.521889
There is a $5 park access fee paid at the ranger station check-in or can be purchased on line. Bring plenty of water (1.5L) and sun protection. Sturdy hiking shoes recommended.