thousand steps trail

Bottom Line up front: I like to hike and I didn't really enjoy this hike. The trail is poorly marked, and rough on the ankles. It did afford some nice views, but the 1000 steps trail is a 2 mile there and back, and once you finish that trail it links up with another loop trail, making the whole hike much more effort than its really worth.

I run here most weekends when I am in town. The trail is VERY rocky. Running or hiking is best - mountain biking is treacherous. I tried and won't be back. There are no services, no water, or anything if you get hurt to help you. Be prepared if you come here with water, a phone, and necessary gear.

Probably the most awesome view in a city that is filled with scenes of mountains, desert and the Rio Grande.

I hike a 4.5 mile loop which includes this trail with my Lab several times a month. Being on mountains which cut through the city, access is incredible easy. It is steep in places with desert terrain. From the top of the mountain you can see 3 states and 2 nations which is unique. The name is very melodramatic but the hike is wonderful!

The sights were awesome alot of nature. Be careful with rattle snakes which are sure to take a bite outta you. Enjoy the dessert live love give. 3l paso resident.

This trail is so much fun and I went with ny field geology class. I did not know places like this exsisted. Please go in the fall and take water, sunblock and snacks. The nature is amazing

El Paso exploration is what it is all about...........make a date with our mountains and surprise yourself!

If you love El Paso, as I do, then you must find time to hike the 1,000 Steps Trail. There are a couple of websites with good directions to the trail head (I've posted them below).This is a tough but manageable hike. As with all hikes in El Paso be sure you carry plenty of WATER. I always carry a big load at the start of the hike and make small caches along the route up. My load gets lighter the higher I go, and there is water waiting for me along my route down (assuming you don't opt to ride the tramway down or descend an alternate route).I recommend checking the Celebration of Our Mountains website for group hikes. Celebration of Our Mountains is a wonderful local group that schedules hikes throughout the area. Their link is pasted below. All links below offer directions to the trailhead.Find time to make this hike. You won't be disappointed.http://www.celebmtns.org/2010/day-after-thanksgiving-on-the-thousand-steps-trail/http://franklinmountainsflora.com/trails.php?trailid=5http://www.localhikes.com/Hikes/FMSP_1000_Steps_Trail_2320.asp

Die Wanderung ist toll. Einziger Kritikpunkt ist die zum Teil schlechte Beschilderung der Strecke vor allem in der ersten Hälfte des Trails. Deshalb auch nicht die volle Punktzahl.Unbedingt genügend Wasser, eine Kopfbedeckung und Sonnencreme mitnehmen, es kann an heissen Tagen locker über 40 Grad warm werden und der heisse Wind trocknet einem noch zusätzlich aus.