Wild Rose Pass
In early days the Indian trail through these mountains followed the gorge below known as Limpia Canyon. To avoid the floods travelers over the San Antonio - El Paso Road, emigrants, U.S. troops and supply trains, and the mail chose this higher pass famed for its wealth of wild roses. Erected by the State of Texas 1956.
30.7151° N, 103.7822° W
Where to Find It
take SH 17 N approx. 12 miles to ROW; overlook, on pull-out
Nearby Markers
- 9.3 mi SW Granado Mountain Fort Davis
- 9.3 mi SW Barry Scobee Mountain Fort Davis
- 10.4 mi SW St. Joseph Catholic Church Fort Davis
- 10.4 mi SW Fort Davis Fort Davis
- 10.6 mi SW San Antonio-El Paso Road Fort Davis
- 11 mi SW Hotel Limpia Fort Davis