October 25's Lower Sunset hike offers a ranger-led Franklin Mountains outing
The reserved Sunday program follows a moderate two-and-a-half-mile route with steep sections and a specific Tom Mays meeting point.
Image: AI-generated illustrative photograph of a generic dry foothill path; not Franklin Mountains State Park, Lower Sunset Trail or verified current trail conditions.
A ranger-led hike can give a landscape a different pace, with time to ask about the terrain rather than concentrating only on the destination. Franklin Mountains State Park lists its Last Sunday Hike on Lower Sunset for October 25, 2026, from 8:30–10:30 a.m.
Texas Parks and Wildlife describes the route as a moderate two-and-a-half-mile hike. It begins with a steep descent on an old jeep road, continues around rock outcrops and ends with a steeper climb to an overlook. Those details matter more than the word moderate alone when deciding whether the outing fits the group.
Reservations are required by calling 915-444-9121. The meeting point is the end loop in the Tom Mays Unit, after checking in and paying at the visitor center. The listed fee is $5 for ages thirteen and older, with children twelve and younger and Texas State Parks Pass holders free under the program's stated terms.
Use 2900 Tom Mays Access Road for navigation, as the event page specifically advises, and confirm meeting instructions when reserving. Bring water, snacks, appropriate footwear and comfortable clothing; check conditions before leaving. A place on this guided program is separate from choosing an ordinary self-guided trail visit, and the reservation should be settled before planning the morning around it.
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