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Aztec Cave – Aztec Cave Trail loop from Franklin Mountains State Park

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United States
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El Paso County
El Paso

Aztec Cave – Aztec Cave Trail loop from Franklin Mountains State Park

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Aztec Cave – Aztec Cave Trail loop from Franklin Mountains State Park

00:57

2.54km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 30, 2026

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Franklin Mountains State Park

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Start point

Parking

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1.81 km

Aztec Cave

Highlight • Cave

Cool off in the Aztec Cave, the main highlight of the Aztec Cave trail. The most widely-accepted theory about the cave's formation is that it is a result of massive …

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1.97 km

Aztec Cave Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Aztec Cave Trail includes a short distance and a high payoff. The trail is steep at times, and it is important to be cautious with your footing due to …

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2.54 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.06 km

229 m

198 m

Surfaces

2.06 km

284 m

142 m

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