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Extreme hikers, strap on your backpack for an arduous day hike to legendary Mount Holy Cross, summit 14,005 feet. An elevation gain of 5,643 feet, steep grades, and bouldering for a round-trip distance of over 10 miles ensure challenging hiking.
Hike, four-wheel or dirt bike to Holy Cross City, a genuine gold miner ghosttown dating back to 1880. Extensive cabin ruins and dilapidated mining equipment will keep you exploring for hours. This popular hardcore four-wheel trail also offers access to remote hiking, wildlife viewing and fishing opportunities at a multitude of high-alpine lakes.
A guided trek or group travel is highly recommended for your first outback adventure in the Holy Cross Wilderness.
For directions to trailheads and updated trail information, stop by the Holy Cross Ranger Station just off I-70 at 24747 US Hwy 24 in Minturn.
Call 970-827-5715, or visit the Web site at www.fs.fed.us/r2/whiteriver/recreation/wilderness/holycross.
Be sure to observe all warning information at the trailheads, stay the trail and leave no trace behind. |
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