

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: *Kid/Family-Friendly* Map-Reading Course and Hike: Agave Loop + West Cottonwood Springs
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: MAP-READING COURSE AND HIKE
Learn and practice basic topographic map-reading and no-phone hiking navigation. We will have a quick introduction to map-reading, followed by a hike of the Agave Springs Loop and West Cottonwood Spring Trail, with several stops to practice our map-reading skills. 

FAMILY-FRIENDLY
This week's course will be family-friendly, so the vibe and teaching style will be catered towards school-aged kids. Parents/guardians MUST accompany kids for the entire hike. You are responsible for your kiddos and their well-being.

(DEAR ADULTS: our next "grown-up" no-phone navigation course/hike is tentatively scheduled for the following weekend, please keep an eye out for a separate event, coming soon)

AGE CONSIDERATIONS
We will still be using a standard "adult" topographic map, and the hike will be about 3 miles with some decent uphill, so this course is best-suited for school/"Scout"-aged kids, who are ready for a little bit of a mental and physical challenge. You're welcome to bring the whole family, but please be prepared to carry the littlest kids, who might not be able to keep pace with a school-aged group.

COST
Free event (no cost). Entry fee to Franklin Mountain State Park still required ($5 or annual pass).

GEAR
Warm clothing and sturdy shoes are required.
Bring water and snacks.
No compass or navigational tools necessary, maps will be provided.

WINTER WEATHER WARNING
The mountains will be windier and colder than “street weather.”
We will be outside the entire time, will stop multiple times along the trail, and will spend more time “still” than you might on a typical hike. Please wear/pack extra layers to ensure you’ll be warm, even when not moving.

INTERESTED, BUT CAN'T JOIN?
Never fear, planning to do this again soon!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/canutillo/kid-family-friendly-map-reading-course-and-hike-agave-loop-west-cottonwood-springs/200029614991538
- **Event Categories**: workshops, trips-adventures, kids, contests, trekking
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 11

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029614991538?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=canutillo-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Canutillo
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: West Cottonwood Springs Trailhead, Tom Mays Unit, Franklin Mountains State Park
- **lat**: 31.910057176254
- **long**: -106.50776505139
- **full address**: West Cottonwood Springs Trailhead, Tom Mays Unit, Franklin Mountains State Park, Canutillo, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: EPOC - El Paso Outdoor Center (https://allevents.in/org/epoc-el-paso-outdoor-center/27433277)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** West Cottonwood Springs Trailhead, Tom Mays Unit, Franklin Mountains State Park, Canutillo, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** EPOC - El Paso Outdoor Center
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, trips-adventures, kids, contests, trekking
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about *Kid/Family-Friendly* Map-Reading Course and Hike: Agave Loop + West Cottonwood Springs ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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