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Mammoth Trail
5 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Running trail in El Paso, Texas · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 100 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Mammoth Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Mammoth Trail
“Amazing trail with beautiful views.”
On the Ron Coleman Trail via Transmountain Highway. I arrived a little later than I should have if I wanted to get at least to Mammoth Rock. I really wanted to get to the top of South Franklin Mountain, next time. Beautiful views nonetheless. Por el sendero de Ron Coleman a través de la carretera Transmountain.
Amazing trail with beautiful views. Kids loved it. We got to see some deer near the trails as well 😄
One of the best hiking spots in El Paso. If you take the route I took (got lost) prepare for a bit of rock climbing. Definitely worth it though once you get up.
Really cool trail! The path gets slightly rocky about half a mile in, my 7 year old struggled a little, but not much. He was definitely able to manage on his own. I will be taking him back for sure. We had so much fun! We did not finish the trail though.
Trail conditions & character
“The path gets slightly rocky about half a mile in, my 7 year old struggled a little, but not much.”
“People usually park a car at the start and the end then drive back because 8 miles is hard and its harder coming back then going up.”
Plan your run at Mammoth Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Distance100 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Websitetpwd.texas.gov
- Phone+1 915-444-9100
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Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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