Hiking in El Paso can be dangerous so, play it safe. Bring plenty of water, don't go during the hottest part of the day, dress accordingly, know your limitations, watch for snakes, etc, etc. Watch for dead bodies too, by the way.
Right now, when we're not experiencing hurricane force winds, is the perfect time to go hiking. It's not too cold and not too hot ... certainly not as hot as experts predict 2025 will be.
Step into history on El Paso's B36 Crash Site Trail, where a tragic 1953 plane crash unfolded. Pay tribute to the 9 military airmen who lost their lives.
Cairns put together by hikers looking to guide the way for those behind them. They stand as a prominent landmark in most places, and can help other travelers from getting lost.
El Paso Border Patrol agents helped find a missing hiker in the Guadalupe Mountains while another man, lost last summer in Big Bend, says tadpoles saved him.