Location: Franklin Mountains State Park, El Paso, TX Venue: Franklin Mountain State Park Website: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/exploration-of-the-mines Contact Name: Adrianna Weickhardt Contact Phone Number: 915-566-6441 Easy to Moderate. Begin on West Cottonwood Springs trail, then enter the mines to explore the fascinating world beneath and within the Franklin Mountains. We’ll return to the trailhead via the Agave Loop trail.Rocky along some sections, with a few short steep stretches.The exploration into the mineshaft is fun and easy with one initial short belly crawl through the opening.Bring: Water, snacks, sturdy hiking shoes/boots, flash lights, camera, and hiking stick for first part of tour. Tweet