Mount of the Holy Cross (North Ridge)
Sawatch Range • Minturn, Colorado
hardout and back
12
Miles
5,600
Elevation Gain (ft)
10
Hours
14,005
High Point (ft)
Trail Description
Named for the cross-shaped snow couloir visible in spring. Standard route crosses Half Moon Pass (twice: once on the way in, once on the way out), making this one of the harder 14er days for the distance.
Trail Highlights
Famous cross-shaped snow
Half Moon Pass double-cross
Holy Cross Wilderness
Long day for the mileage
Best Seasons
☀️summer
🍂fall
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County:Eagle
Nearest City:Vail
Parking Pass:No Pass Required
Dog-Friendly:Yes
Kid-Friendly:No
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Connected pages
- Mount of the Holy Cross 14er guide
14,005 ft, Sawatch Range, Class 2
- Hikes near Vail
All curated trails in the Vail area.
- Hiking in the Sawatch Range
Regional trail guide.
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