Good Friday observers hike up Mt. Cristo Rey for annual pilgrimage
People not just in El Paso, but from near and farther regions come to Mt. Cristo Rey in the borderland to observe Good Friday.
Christians and Catholics walk the trail to the top of Mt. Cristo Rey to reflect on Jesus Christ's crucifixion and prepare themselves for the Resurrection on Easter Sunday.
In the morning of Good Friday, ABC-7 spoke with hikers who showed high energy and others who were more emotional about what going up to the cross means to them.
"It means a lot, I hope God makes a lot of changes in my family and that's the most important thing for me right now," said Francesca Hernandez, who's originally from Puerto Rico.
Church groups would hike together and even sing and play music as they climb up.
The walk is open to the public from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Good Friday, and no pets are allowed on the trail.
Security is provided by the Mt. Cristo Rey Volunteers.
The Mt. Cristo Rey Restoration Committee says those who go after hours, may climb at their own risk.
