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Women's Hike - Aztec Caves

8:30a to 11:30a
Sun, March 17, 2024
(915) 444-9121

Come explore the beautiful Chihuahuan Desert with other women, led by a female ranger or volunteer. Learn about best hiking practices and the unique desert ecosystems. This hike is open to women of all experience levels who are excited to spend more quality time outdoors.

This is a moderate 1.5 mile hike and is excellent for families, beginner hikers, or geology and wildlife enthusiasts. The trail is well maintained for most of the hike, with a steep incline with loose rubble just ahead of the entrance to the cave, so we will take this section slowly and carefully. There are benches at several scenic overlooks along the trail.

Reservations required; to reserve your spot, call the office at (915) 566-6441.

Bring: water, snacks, hiking boots/shoes, and comfortable clothes.

Optional: binoculars, hiking stick, camera, and a map.

Fee: $5.00 per adult 13 years of age and older, $0.00 for Texas State Park Pass holders and children 12 and under. 

Meeting Location: The Aztec Caves parking area. After stopping by the visitor center to purchase your entrance permit, continue down the road until you pass the RV parking area. Take the first right hand turn after the RV parking area and continue to the end of the road.

Directions:

  • From Westside on I-10, take exit 6 & travel east towards mountains for 3.8 miles. Park entrance will be on the left. 
  • From Eastside on Hwy 54, take exit 29 towards Transmountain Rd, travel west 7-7.5 miles over/through the mountains. Park entrance will be on the right.
  • If using a GPS be sure to search for "Tom Mays Access Road," not "Franklin Mountains State Park."