Mount of the Holy Cross

Challenge

Mount of the Holy Cross

Eagle County, Colorado, United States

About this hike

Mount of the Holy Cross gets its name from a striking cross-shaped snowfield visible on its northeast face. Remote and spiritual, it has long inspired hikers and photographers. The standard route is demanding with major elevation loss and gain before the final summit push.

Quick facts

Distance

12.2 miles

Elevation

14007 ft

Difficulty

Strenuous

Time

6-8 hours

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