Holy Cross City
Minturn, CO
Holy Cross City
Colorado’s fascinating gold rush days come to life on this outing to a genuine ghost town. Here is a fascinating hike up a rough, four-wheel drive road to a genuine Colorado ghost town. Holy Cross City flourished between 1880 and 1884, provided housing for miners and their families, and achieved a maximum population of about 300. Today, extensive cabin ruins remain, as well as rusty boilers and a shaker table, all testaments to what once was a bustling place. As it all drifts back to its natural state, there is a sense of peace in this grassy meadow with lovely vistas to the north and east. A signboard gives some background information about the site, but contrary to expectations, the famous Mount of the Holy Cross is not in view.
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| Activity | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Nearby City | Minturn |
| Length | 7.6 mi |
| Elevation Gain | 2,142 ft |
| Skill Level | Moderate |
| Duration | 128 minutes up, 93 minutes down |
| Season | Late May to late October |
| Trailhead Elevation | 9,320 ft |
| Top Elevation | 11,408 ft |
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