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Resler Canyon

4.3 ★★★★☆ 77 Google reviews · Running trail in El Paso, Texas · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
14 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Resler Canyon'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.

14 miScenic

Nature preserve offering kid-friendly hikes, though it's currently closed for maintenance.

What runners say about Resler Canyon

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (77 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Trail was not very clear at first, but then it turned up after a few minutes of wondering around. Over all nice and easy hike.

★★★★☆ — Miriam , Jun 2020

Enjoyable hike. Terrain created a excellent physical workout. Very little flat areas. Definitely going back.

★★★★★ — Dave , Oct 2020

Right in our back yard is a little desert spot where you can take a quick hike and get away for a few minutes. It's a rather large arroyo between Sunland park Dr. and Resler.

★★★★★ — Hector , Apr 2017

Went for a short two mile hike in Resler Canyon. Fui en una caminata corta de dos millas por el cañón de resler.

★★★★★ — Arturo , Oct 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 77 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“As a former El Pasoan this may come off as a little biased but one of the greatest views in El Paso.”

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🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+)

“75 miles in the trail "ends" officially but you can keep going until you get to the Resler Dr drainage tunnel.”

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Plan your run at Resler Canyon

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • Distance14 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.
  • Websitefronteralandalliance.org
  • Phone(915) 351-8352
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Where to find Resler Canyon

El Paso, Texas

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.