Colorado Fourteener
Mt. of the Holy Cross
14,005'
Rank #56
Standard Route
North Ridge
Mt. of the Holy Cross
14,005' · #56
11.3 mi
5,600' gain
Class 2
11.3
miles RT
5,600
ft gain
Class 2
difficulty
9-12
hours
Overview
Famous for the cross-shaped snow couloir visible from the east. This remote peak requires significant approach hiking with a major creek crossing. The north ridge route involves Class 2 climbing and a long day. The peak's religious significance has made it a pilgrimage destination since the 1800s.
Quick Facts
- Mountain Range
- Sawatch Range
- Nearest Town
- Minturn
- National Forest
- White River National Forest
- Prominence
- 2,245'
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Location
Range Sawatch Range
Coordinates 39.4667°N, 106.4817°W
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