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Northern Pass

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 3.0 (1)
  1. Areas
  2. TX
  3. …West Texas
  4. …El Paso
  5. Franklin Mountains State Park
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“Northern Pass connects West and East side trail systems. ”

Stu Chaffey
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3.8

Miles

6.1

KM
Singletrack

4,955' 1,510 m

High

4,383' 1,336 m

Low

673' 205 m

Up

380' 116 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

20%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

Starting on the West side this trail begins with a 577 ft climb on a gravel trail and then up some very steep and difficult switchbacks until you reach the top of the pass. The trail then levels out as you proceed in to Hitt Canyon. However, throughout this portion of the trail there are numerous technical areas that have to be negotiated. This trail can be difficult on tired legs as is the case with an event like the Puzzler race.

Contacts

Local Club: Borderland Mountain Bike Association (BMBA)

Land Manager: Texas Parks and Wildlife - Franklin Mountains State Park

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Stu Chaffey
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  3.0 from 1 vote

#39

in Franklin Mountains State Park

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#39

in Franklin Mountains Sta…

#782

in Texas

#28,029

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