Mount of the Holy Cross
2.1 mi
Distance
3,094 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 15m
Est. Time
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Mount of the Holy Cross unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Hazards & Warnings
Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 3,291 ft |
| End | 2.1 mi | 4,239 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- No horses
Bike and horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Reserve or permit
- Holy Cross Wilderness (registration for overnight camping)
USDA Forest Service, White River National Forest
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Minturn, CO · about 4 mi away
- County:
- Eagle County, CO
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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