It's no surprise Franklin Mountains State Park made the top 20 largest city parks in all of America. Afterall the Franklin Mountains is where we all enjoy going hiking to enjoy the outdoors. Maybe we made the top 5 because our Franklin Mountains stretches out towards Las Cruces, New Mexico. Either way, it is awesome to see our Franklin Mountains State Park be recognized. Our 470-million-year-old limestone and dolomite mountains were home for more than 12,000 years to Native Americans.

Reservations.com was impressed with Franklin Mountains State Park for many reasons. Hence, why we made it in the top 5 out of 20 for the largest city parks in all of America. The Franklin Mountains have so much to offer to El Pasoans and tourists. There is a lot to explore when you go hiking along the trails at the Franklin Mountains. Not only can you enjoy a great hike but you will also admire the view too.

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