With rugged mountains to the east and major roadways leading straight downtown to the west, the community of High Ridge offers residents a mix of rural and urban life. Homes in the eastern section of the neighborhood look out over the awe-inspiring Franklin Mountain Range.
High Ridge encompasses zip code 79912. The Interstate 10 runs along the western and southern borders of the community, and the Franklin Mountains lie to the east.
The Tom Mays Park, which is a part of the Franklin Mountains State Park, is located just outside of High Ridge to the east. This park features a 4.9-mile trail that is great for hiking, biking, and dog walking.
Those who enjoy organized sports like visiting the Irwin J. Lambka Park, which sits to the south of High Ridge. This popular park features a wide variety of amenities, including baseball diamonds, tennis courts, and a football field.
Golfers are glad to know that the El Paso Country Club is located to the southwest. Flanking the Rio Grande River, this prestigious private club, which opened in 1906, offers a wide variety of amenities. The club’s 18-hole, scenic golf course features rolling, green fairways, and mature trees. The club also has tennis courts, elegant dining facilities, and a pool that includes a large, tubular slide.
To the east of High Ridge is Fort Bliss. This United States Army post covers 1,700 miles in the states of Texas and New Mexico. The post maintains and trains various U.S. Patriot Missile Battalions, and is home to the El Paso Intelligence Center.