The Top 14 Attractions in Holy Cross Wilderness
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Holy Cross Wilderness. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Holy Cross Wilderness is a region where 14
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 15, 2025
Fancy Pass
Highlight • Mountain Pass
Fancy Pass sits at an elevation of roughly 12,500 feet. After a strenuous climb, you take your time to enjoy the impressive panoramic view over the peaks of the Holy Cross Wilderness.
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West Tennessee Lakes
Highlight • Lake
There are actually quite a few alpine lakes in the Holy Cross Wilderness, but the West Tennessee Lakes are some of the least visited. They are a beautiful collection of …
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Notch Mountain
Highlight • Summit
People come to Notch Mountain mainly to admire the nearby Holy Cross Mountain.
A rustic stone shelter built in 1933 for pilgrims is located a little further south past the summit.
A rustic stone shelter built in 1933 for pilgrims is located a little further south past the summit.
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Saint Kevin Lake
Highlight • Lake
At just under 12,000 feet elevation, Saint Kevin Lake is one of the highest alpine lakes accessible by trail in the Holy Cross Wilderness. The lake is a bit off …
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Bear Lake
Highlight • Lake
Bear Lake is a beautiful alpine lake close to the Colorado Trail and Continental Divide Trail. There is a spur trail running around the lake. It is a great spot to spend time and is also home to brook trouts.
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Beaver Lake Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The hike to Beaver Lake takes you over some wider dirt roads which narrow down to a path, the further you get into the wilderness. The trail is especially beautiful in fall when all the foliage turns into warm colors.
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4wd parking area
Highlight • Parking
The road to Bear Lake Trailhead isn't too rough if you have 4wd, but it does get a bit bumpier the closer you get to the trailhead. The parking lot …
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Mount of The Holy Cross
Highlight • Summit
Mount of the Holy Cross is a mountain peak in the northern Sawatch mountain range. Holy Cross was named for the distinctive cross-shaped snowfield on its northeast face, and actually …
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Timberline Lake
Highlight • Lake
Timberline Lake is a cool alpine lake in the Sawatch Mountains. The trail approaching the lake follows a creek up the basin so it's uphill most of the way to …
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Hunky Dory Lake & French Creek
Highlight • Lake
Hunky Dory Lake gives you first impressions of the beauty that lies within the Holy Cross Wilderness. There is even a small water fall next to it, where French Creek cascades down the rocks.
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Stream and ponds
Highlight • River
A small stream flows along the Colorado Trail/ Continental Divide Trail. Take a second to have a look into the water: you might be able to spot some brook trouts!
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