All four entries are **within the City of El Paso** and are listed by the City as paved trails. They vary substantially in setting and length; they are not all mountain hikes. The City states that many parks have paved paths and directs hikers to prepare for high-desert heat, wind, cold, dust, and sudden rain. Franklin Mountain State Park trailheads are City-listed access points, but state-park rules apply there. The nearby El Paso County Rio Grande River Trail between Vinton and Canutillo is a regional option and is intentionally not presented as an in-city entry.
Local options in El Paso, Texas
The listings below were selected from official city, park, trail, market, recreation, institution, and operator resources. They are practical community information, not endorsements or medical recommendations. Hours, fees, programs, and access conditions can change.
Rim Road Linear Park
The City lists this paved linear route at 0.7 mile. It offers a short central-city walking option and should not be confused with a dedicated mountain trail.
Check official details →Scenic Drive Linear Trail
The City lists this 1.8-mile paved linear trail and notes that Scenic Drive is closed to vehicles on Sunday mornings for Scenic Sundays. Confirm current closure details before travel.
Check official details →Three Hills Loop Trail
The City lists this 2.0-mile paved trail in the northwest planning area. The listed location is at the same address as Don Haskins Recreation Center, but the trail and facility are different resources.
Check official details →Rio Grande North Linear Trail
The City lists this 2.8-mile paved linear trail in the northwest planning area. It is distinct from the El Paso County-operated regional Rio Grande River Trail section between Vinton and Canutillo.
Check official details →Planning tips
- Check the City trail page and weather advisories immediately before leaving; the City highlights seasonal wind, high summer heat, cold, dust, rain, and occasional severe weather.
- Carry water, use sun protection, wear sturdy footwear, and select a route whose distance and setting match your experience; the City specifically advises hikers to turn back before half their water supply is used.
- On paved shared trails, bicyclists and rollerbladers yield to walkers and joggers, according to the City. Keep pets leashed and dispose of pet waste.
- Stay on designated or defined trails; bring a charged phone and share a plan when hiking, as the City recommends.
- For a regional alternative, El Paso County’s five-mile Rio Grande River Trail between Vinton and Canutillo is outside this guide’s in-city entry set; use the County page for its separate hours and access details.
Connecting local habits with medical care
Accessible places to walk, exercise, shop, and build consistent routines can complement provider-guided weight management. Prescription treatment is only one possible part of care and does not replace nutrition, physical activity, sleep, preventive care, or management of other health conditions.
Telehealth service in El Paso
Luma Health serves eligible Texas patients online. The locations in this guide are independent community resources; they are not Luma Health clinics or affiliates.
View the El Paso service guide →Sources and official listings
- City of El Paso — Trails & Trailheads
- City of El Paso — Open Space
- El Paso County Parks & Recreation — Rio Grande River Trail