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Mundy's Gap East

 4 votes
  1. Areas
  2. TX
  3. …West Texas
  4. …El Paso
  5. Franklin Mountains State Park
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Length

2.3 Miles 3.7 Kilometers


Singletrack

Elevation

1,011' 308 m

Ascent

-2' -1 m

Descent

8%

Avg Grade (5°)

30%

Max Grade (17°)

5,876' 1,791 m

High

4,867' 1,484 m

Low

Conditions

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“A grueling 1,000 ft climb to the top of the Mundy's Gap mountain pass.”

— Stu Chaffey
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Description

This is a very difficult climb, but well worth the effort. The views from the top are spectacular, especially during sunrise and sunset.

Contacts

Local Club: Borderland Mountain Bike Association

Feb 28, 2016: Moving Forward

Dec 11, 2013: Good things….bad things

Sep 13, 2013: Resignation

Land Manager: Texas Parks and Wildlife - Franklin Mountains State Park

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May 7, 2016
Butch Perkins

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Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 4 votes

#14

in Franklin Mountains State Park

#5509

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Natural Arch near Mundy's Gap Road
Natural Arch near Mundy's Gap Road
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Evan Plews climbing Mundy's Gap on his way to winning the 2013 Puzzler race.
Evan Plews climbing Mundy's Gap on his way to w…
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Mundy's Gap Ascent
Mundy's Gap Ascent
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View from Mundy's Gap
View from Mundy's Gap
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Mundy's Gap overlook. Compare to winter photo near the same spot.
Mundy's Gap overlook. Compare to winter photo n…
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Mundy's Climb
Mundy's Climb
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Looking down to switchbacks on Mundy's Gap East.
Looking down to switchbacks on Mundy's Gap East.
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