Holy Cross Wilderness Loop
An off-trail loop past Missouri Lakes and the Notch Mountain amphitheater.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Colorado, USA
- Country
- Worldwide
- Biome
- Rocky Mountain alpine (2,900–4,000 m)
- Best season
- July – September
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Mountaineering
Key takeaways
- Biome: Rocky Mountain alpine (2,900–4,000 m)
- Best season: July – September
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
An off-trail loop past Missouri Lakes and the Notch Mountain amphitheater.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: July – September
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Rocky Mountain alpine (2,900–4,000 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Worldwide
Biome
Rocky Mountain alpine (2,900–4,000 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
Holy Cross Wilderness Loop trip tools
Popular pursuits at Holy Cross Wilderness Loop
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Climbing
Rock and alpine lines with approach beta.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.
