Happy New Year from the Franklin Mountains State Park

All of us here at Franklin Mountains State Park wish everyone a Happy New Year and look forward to seeing many of you out in the park and on the trails throughout the year.  We had a great start with about 70 people and 20 dogs enjoying a beautiful New Year’s Day for our “First Day Hike” up to Mundys Gap.  Our first Women’s Hike of 2014 also saw a record setting 35 ladies on January 5th as we set out on the Maze Trail!  We have many more hikes and programs coming to you over the course of the year; below, take a peek at the upcoming events through the end of March:

• Mon., January 20:  11:00 a.m. MLK Day Volunteer Celebration – Potluck & Service Project
• Saturday., February 1 :  “12 Hours of Old El Paso” - Mountain Bike Race
• Sun., February 2:  7:00 a.m. – Peak Fitness Hike – Ron Coleman Trail (carpooling necessary)
• Sun., February 9:  9:00 a.m. – Sweetheart Hike – Aztec Caves
• Sat., February 22:  9:00 a.m. – Womens Only hike – Lower Sunset
• Sat., March 1 : 7:30 a.m. “Green Tea at the Peak” – N. Franklin Peak
• Sun., March 2:  9:00 a.m. “Bark in the Park” hike
• Sat., March 15:  9:00 a.m.  St. Patty’s Beginner’s MTB ride
• Sun., March 16:  8:00 a.m.  Jack Rabbit Foot Race
• Thurs., March 20:  10:00 a.m. “Spring Fever Hike” - West Cottonwood Springs

Must have reservation to participate. For more information:  (915) 566-6441
or visit:  http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/franklin-mountains/park_events

WHAT TO BRING:

For Hikes:  Water, snacks, sturdy hiking shoes/boots, hiking stick, camera, and binoculars!
For Bike rides:  Functional mountain bike, cycling helmet, drinking water and eye protection (sunglasses). We highly recommend that each participant also bring flat repair materials (extra inner tube, plastic tire levers, handheld bicycle pump, etc.), snacks, cycling gloves, cycling shorts, sunscreen, and a backpack or hydration pack (i.e. Camelbak).

If you are interested in being added to the email list to receive the monthly park event flyers, please contact:  Adrianna.weickhardt@tpwd.texas.gov