Colorado's Heavenly Holy Cross Wilderness - Backpacker
Dec 1, 1997 · ELEVATION: Fall Creek Pass, 12,600 feet, is the high point on the Fall Creek-Cross Creek loop; the low is the trailhead, at 8,500 feet. CAN’T MISS: Holy Cross City, a ghost town that was once a booming mining center. CROWD CONTROL: Hike in May or September or on weekdays if you want to be alone.
Holy Cross City, Colorado Ghost Town - United States Ghost Towns
Holy Cross City, Colorado, Eagle County is a enchanting ghost town that once thrived during the silver mining boom in the late 19th century. Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, it offers a glimpse into the rugged life of Colorado’s mining past.
Holy Cross City, Colorado - Wikipedia
Holy Cross City (also known as Holy Cross) is an extinct town located in Eagle County, Colorado, United States. Holy Cross City got its name from Mount of the Holy Cross, located nearby.
These 9 abandoned Colorado ghost towns will give you the chills
Jun 22, 2023 · This town gets its name from nearby Mount of the Holy Cross. The town itself was once home to 300 people and had a post office and hotel, but it was abandoned by the 1890s.
Holy Cross City: The gold camp built on hope - Eagle County
Located at an elevation of 11,335 feet, Holy Cross City was a gold mining camp that was expected to boom when it first developed in 1880. However, low quality ore, expensive processing, and brutal winters turned the camp into a ghost town by 1884.
Holy Cross Wilderness: Fancy Lake & Holy Cross City
From Fancy Lake I would also be able to revisit the 1880’s ghost town of Holy Cross City which I first visited way back in 2005 by driving the rough 4×4 road in my Jeep.
Where History Sleeps: Colorado Ghost Towns - 303 Magazine
May 24, 2024 · These five Colorado ghost towns offer a hauntingly beautiful experience through the American frontier and are the most accessible to tour and hike. This summer, explore these once-booming...
Holy Cross City, Colorado - Wikiwand
Holy Cross City (also known as Holy Cross) is an extinct town located in Eagle County, Colorado, United States. Holy Cross City got its name from Mount of the Holy Cross, located nearby.
12 Heavenly Hikes in the Holy Cross Wilderness
Jun 7, 2019 · Take this road, either on foot or in a burly 4x4, and continue 3.8 miles to Holy Cross City, a once-bustling mining hub-turned-ghost town. Separate non-motorized trails inside the wilderness boundary proceed to Hunky Dory Lake (less than half a mile) and Cleveland Lake (roughly a mile) from there.
Abandoned Colorado ghost towns that will give you the chills
Jun 21, 2023 · This town gets its name from nearby Mount of the Holy Cross. The town itself was once home to 300 people and had a post office and hotel, but it was abandoned by the 1890s.