Had to stop and get a picture of the cross shadow made by this trail sign on Holy Thursday. It looks like “Gnasty Wag” here, but the trail sign says Gnasty with a G.
Hike: Blue Ribbon Trail + Gnasty + West Ridge Trail loop from Otero Canyon trailhead
Hike length: 6.5 miles
Difficulty: moderate
Trail traffic: very light
Creatures seen/heard: pinyon jays, red-headed woodpecker, butterflies, mountain bluebird, Abert’s squirrel, crows, Northern flickers
Woman Seeks Elevation 