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This easy-to-hike trail, with spectacular panoramas of two countries and three cities, leads 2.5 miles to the summit to the famous statue of Christ on the Cross. The hike lasts about 2 1/2 hours. No reservations needed. Requested $5 dontation ($2 children) to support the Mt. Cristo restoration Committee. *Hike subject to cancellation due to rain or snow. To get there: Take Sunland Park Drive to Doniphan, turn south, then west on Racetrack Drive. Cross the Rio Grande bridge, then turn south on McNutt Road (Highway 273). Go about 1 mile and turn right on the toad leading to the Mt. Cristo Rey parking lot. Security will be provided along trail and in parking lot. Sponsored by destination El Paso and El Paso Scene.