Hike to the crash remains of a WW2 trainer aircraft, a PT-19, that crashed during a training mission. Not much is known about this accident and the wreckage was first suspected to have been mining equipment, not an aircraft crash.

This is a 5-hours long hike that will start at the Sunset Loop Trailhead in Tom Mays park (MAP) and will continue along the trail for a couple of miles before following an arroyo to the crash site. There is little elevation gain and the hike is about 6 miles round trip. Loose rocks in the arroyo bed are the biggest issue for walking, some vegetation as well.

This will be a moderate to difficult hike, due to the off trail section, the possible heat/sun this time of year and the length of the hike.Please dress appropriately for the expected weather (see link below) and bring plenty of water (minimum 3 Liters). Bring snacks and any medications that you might need. Bring a mask. Hand sanitizer will be available. Gloves and long pants are recommended. Wear a hat and/or sunscreen. There is essentially no shade. Wear strong hiking shoes/boots, since this is an off-trail area, so loose rocks and bushes abound. Cactus, thorny plants, and Lechugilla are prolific here as well. Hike is pet friendly if they can make 6+ miles in the desert. Bring extra water for them.

There is a park entrance fee (day pass) for this, so if you have a park pass or know someone that is, you can ride with them, or pay the $5 for the pass. Please sign up on the park website for this hike:

https://texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/franklin-mountains-state-park/r/deDetails.do?contractCode=TX&parkId=1200020

Check Forecast here: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=31.759160000000065&lon=-106.48748999999998#.WqsdZ-jwZPY

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