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McKelligon Canyon El Paso TX, is on the south eastern side of the Franklin Mountains and surrounded by desert canyon walls, McKelligon Canyon is a popular destination known for its rock climbing, hiking, running, walking and biking. Visitors have a variety of rock climbing routes to choose from and the symmetric terrain is filled with crevices and cracks. All hiking trails including the Ron Coleman Trail begin at the end of McKelligon Canyon and are open year round. Please note, McKelligon Canyon is part of the Franklin Mountains State Park and therefore is subject to fees and restrictions from the Texas parks and Wildlife Department. http://visitelpaso.com/visitors/to_do/9-nature-tourism/sections/57-climbing-bouldering/places/776-mckelligon-canyon

Area: Northeast / Franklin Mountains

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27 November 2017 by Eva

Image from postcard shows McKelligon Canyon, El Paso, Texas. Outdoor pageant Viva El Paso performed there.

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