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Mount of the Holy Cross #2009

Mount of the Holy Cross Trail #2009 begins at the end of Tigiwon Road #707 and ends at the top of Mount of the Holy Cross within Holy Cross Wilderness where regulations apply. This is a very strenuous hike with over 8,000 vertical feet of elevation change and several miles of walking on rock (each direction) to climb the peak and return to the trailhead. Holy Cross is also notorious for bad weather; be prepared! From the parking area, the trail is a moderately steep climb to Half Moon Pass,…

  • Managed by: USDA Forest Service
  • Coordinates: 39.50027778, -106.4333333

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • Ute Trail Trailhead-Dotsero
  • Deep Creek Day Use Area
  • El Jebel Area
  • Lyons Gulch Boat Launch
  • Capitol Creek #1961
  • Capitol Ditch #1963

Frequently asked questions

Is Mount of the Holy Cross #2009 reservable?

Mount of the Holy Cross #2009 is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Mount of the Holy Cross #2009?

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