Mount Of The Holy Cross Trail
Holy Cross Wilderness, Eagle County, CO
Out-and-back trail in Holy Cross Wilderness, Eagle County, CO. Hiking.
- Distance
- 10.1 mi (16.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 5,364 ft (1,635 m)
- Est. Time
- 6 hr
- High point
- 13,786 ft (4,202 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Campsite 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from start
- Peak: Mount of the Holy Cross 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Mount Of The Holy Cross Trail
How long is Mount Of The Holy Cross Trail?
Mount Of The Holy Cross Trail is 10.1 mi (16.3 km) long. Most people take about 6 hr. It climbs 5,364 ft (1,635 m) in total, up to a high point of 13,786 ft (4,202 m).
How hard is Mount Of The Holy Cross Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Mount Of The Holy Cross Trail?
Parking at the start. Closest lot to the start: Halfmoon Trailhead.
Are there water and toilets on Mount Of The Holy Cross Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Mount Of The Holy Cross Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (52% under trees).
What can you do on Mount Of The Holy Cross Trail?
Best for Hiking. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Mount Of The Holy Cross Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Mount Of The Holy Cross Trail
- Mount of the Holy Cross #2009 Holy Cross Wilderness · Expert · 10.5 mi (16.8 km)
- Notch Mountain trail Holy Cross Wilderness · Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km)
- Halo Ridge Trail Holy Cross Wilderness · Hard · 5.4 mi (8.7 km)
- Martin Creek Trail White River National Forest · Moderate · 3.3 mi (5.3 km)
- Line Shack Connector White River National Forest · Hard · 1.9 mi (3.1 km)
- Game Creek White River National Forest · Hard · 8.3 mi (13.4 km)
- Cougar Ridge White River National Forest · Expert · 11.2 mi (18.1 km)
- Lime Cr Jeep White River National Forest · Easy · 5.2 mi (8.3 km)
More hikes in Holy Cross Wilderness
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap