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The Pat O'Rourke Memorial Hike and Bike Trail offers an easy 2.8-mile (4.5 km) hike, gaining 138 feet (42 metres) in elevation over about 1 hour and 10 minutes. This paved, multi-use path provides a pleasant walk through a green space, even though it runs alongside Resler Drive. You can…
Last updated: April 23, 2026
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The trail runs from Helen of Troy to Woodrow Bean Transmountain (State Route 375) in El Paso, Texas. You can typically find parking near these access points along Resler Drive, as the trail runs beside it.
Yes, the trail is family-friendly and dogs are allowed. Please ensure your dog is kept on a leash at all times.
Given its location in El Paso, Texas, the trail is generally accessible year-round. However, for the most comfortable experience, consider visiting during the cooler months of fall, winter, and spring to avoid the intense summer heat. Early mornings or late afternoons are also ideal during warmer periods.
No, there are no permits or entrance fees required to access the Pat O'Rourke Memorial Hike and Bike Trail. It is a public, multi-use pathway.
The trail features a smooth asphalt surface, making it a paved, multi-use pathway. It runs beside Resler Drive, separate from traffic, and is divided into two lanes, suitable for walking, running, and biking.
Absolutely! The trail is rated as easy and is considered very family-friendly. Its gentle nature and paved surface make it suitable for walkers, runners, and bikers of all ages and skill levels, including those with strollers.
While it runs alongside a road, the trail winds through a green space within a peaceful neighborhood. You can enjoy views of the Franklin Mountains in the distance and some desert beauty, enhanced by attractive landscaping including mesquite and desert sage.
Yes, for your convenience, benches are placed at intervals for resting. There is also a water fountain available for both humans and dogs.
Yes, the Pat O'Rourke Memorial Hike and Bike Trail is part of the larger Lost Dog trail network in El Paso. Additionally, a small section of the Elizabeth F. Hernandez Memorial Hike and Bike Trail overlaps with this route.
The trail was originally known as the Resler Drive Hike and Bike Trail. It was later renamed in honor of former county judge Pat O'Rourke.
The Pat O'Rourke Memorial Hike and Bike Trail is an out-and-back route. It is approximately 3.5 km (2.2 miles) one way, making it about 4.4 miles if you complete the full out-and-back journey.