Colorado Trail Day 9: Holy Cross Wilderness

by | Aug 1, 2024 | Colorado Trail, Rockies, Trail Journals | 0 comments

July 31, 2024

  • Start:  Tennessee Pass / Leadville (Mile 123.6)
  • End: Rock Creek (Mile 161.3)
  • Miles hiked: 19.5
  • Weather: A mild clear morning, followed by a warm afternoon
  • Elevation:  12,717′ (high point); 10,034′ (low point)

With a bit of luck, we find a driver (with a van) to give our entire trail family a ride back to the Tennessee Pass
A few more reminders of the Army’s legacy in the area (10th Moutain Division)
Rocks and wildflowers
Entering the Holy Cross Wilderness Area
Holy rocks on trail, Batman
More rocks…Where did the last 140 miles of smooth trail disappear to?
Colorful mushrooms straight out of Super Mario Bros.
More clear blue skies this Colorado afternoon
Lunch at a picturesque lake
Signs of fresh trail maintenance (and the return of smoother trail)
Leaving Holy Cross Wilderness and entering the Mt. Massive Wilderness
Sing Song and me at our campsite near Rock Creek
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