Trans Pecos & Chihuahuan Desert
El Paso
Outdoor Activities at Trans Pecos & Chihuahuan Desert
There is a lot to do here in Trans Pecos & Chihuahuan Desert. We've got mountain biking and hiking here. We've also got canoeing in the Pecos River.
What is there to see at Trans Pecos & Chihuahuan Desert
There is many things that you can see here such as mountains, desert valleys, sand hills, rough plateaus, and desert brush land. You can also see the variety of birds that we have here.
National Parks at Trans Pecos & Chihuahuan Desert
The closest National Parks we have here is the Big Bend National Park and the Guadalupe Mountains National Park.
Historical Places at Trans Pecos & Chihuahuan Desert
The historical places that we have here is Fort Davis and the Trans-Pecos Trail.
Texas State Parks
We have many state parks here in Texas. In El Paso the state parks that we have is the Franklin Mountains State Park, Wyler Aerial Tramway State Park, and the Hueco Tanks State Park.
Lakes and Bodies of Water near Trans Pecos & Chihuahuan Desert
There is the Pecos River, Lake Fort Bliss, and the Rio Grande River.
Background Information
The Trans Pecos was defined in 1887 by Robert T. Hill. It is located on the west side of the Pecos River.
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Davis Mountains
Chihuahuan Desert