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Length: 2.1 miles (one way) Trail Use: Moderate
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate Open To: Hiking, Horseback
Beginning Elevation: 11,089 ft. Ending Elevation: 11,747 ft.
Elevation Gain: +743 ft.-98 ft. = +645 ft. USGS Map(s): Vail Pass, Redcliff
Access from Vail: Travel east from Vail on I-70 to Exit 190 for Vail Pass. Exit here and turn right,
heading west, onto the Shrine Pass dirt road (FSR 712). Follow this easy road 2.3 miles to just past the
indistinct Shrine Pass summit and forest boundary. The trailhead is on the left near the gravel driveway
for the Shrine Mountain Inn.
Trail Highlights: Follow the trail southwest as it climbs through pine-studded meadows. After about
1.3 miles the trail turns west heading through pine forest before the steepest part of the climb to the
saddle to the west of you. From the saddle turn right and travel northwest to Shrine Mountain where you
can enjoy spectacular views.
Interesting Information: Named Shrine for its excellent view of the Mount of the Holy Cross, the
pass was originally a Ute Indian trail and later used by silver miners and settlers. Views from Shrine
Mountain include:
 North - Gore Range
 Northwest - Uneva Peak
 Southeast - Copper Mtn ski area
 South - Ptarmigan Hill and Ptarmigan Pass
 Southwest - Sawatch Range and Mount of the Holy Cross
 West - The Flat Top Mountains
PACK IT IN - PACK IT OUT!! LEAVE NO TRACE!!
SHRINE MOUNTAIN TRAIL #2016
Holy Cross Ranger District
24747 US Hwy 24
P.O. Box 190
Minturn, CO 81645
(970) 827- 5715 - Voice
(970) 827-9343 - Fax
United States Department of Agriculture
HIKING
This map is intended for use as a general guide only, not for actual land navigation. The White River
National Forest strongly suggests purchasing a topographic map and compass prior to your hiking trip.
USDA Shrine Mountain Trail

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USDA Shrine Mountain Trail

  • 1. Length: 2.1 miles (one way) Trail Use: Moderate Difficulty: Easy to Moderate Open To: Hiking, Horseback Beginning Elevation: 11,089 ft. Ending Elevation: 11,747 ft. Elevation Gain: +743 ft.-98 ft. = +645 ft. USGS Map(s): Vail Pass, Redcliff Access from Vail: Travel east from Vail on I-70 to Exit 190 for Vail Pass. Exit here and turn right, heading west, onto the Shrine Pass dirt road (FSR 712). Follow this easy road 2.3 miles to just past the indistinct Shrine Pass summit and forest boundary. The trailhead is on the left near the gravel driveway for the Shrine Mountain Inn. Trail Highlights: Follow the trail southwest as it climbs through pine-studded meadows. After about 1.3 miles the trail turns west heading through pine forest before the steepest part of the climb to the saddle to the west of you. From the saddle turn right and travel northwest to Shrine Mountain where you can enjoy spectacular views. Interesting Information: Named Shrine for its excellent view of the Mount of the Holy Cross, the pass was originally a Ute Indian trail and later used by silver miners and settlers. Views from Shrine Mountain include: North - Gore Range Northwest - Uneva Peak Southeast - Copper Mtn ski area South - Ptarmigan Hill and Ptarmigan Pass Southwest - Sawatch Range and Mount of the Holy Cross West - The Flat Top Mountains PACK IT IN - PACK IT OUT!! LEAVE NO TRACE!! SHRINE MOUNTAIN TRAIL #2016 Holy Cross Ranger District 24747 US Hwy 24 P.O. Box 190 Minturn, CO 81645 (970) 827- 5715 - Voice (970) 827-9343 - Fax United States Department of Agriculture HIKING This map is intended for use as a general guide only, not for actual land navigation. The White River National Forest strongly suggests purchasing a topographic map and compass prior to your hiking trip.