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Camp Hale Loop Cross-country Ski Trail
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Holy Cross Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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The Camp Hale area provides a relatively flat and easy area for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. It is located south of Minturn at an elevation of 9200 feet. |
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Cooper Loop Cross-country Ski Trail
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Holy Cross Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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This trail begins at Ski Cooper ski area between Minturn and Leadville. It offers beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. |
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Corral Creek Cross-country Ski Trail
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Holy Cross Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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This trail, located near the top of Vail Pass, can be made into a loop. |
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Homestake Road
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Holy Cross Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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The Homestake Road is an improved dirt road which runs up the scenic Homestake Creek Valley to Homestake Reservoir. It accesses numerous trails and three campgrounds. |
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McAllister Gulch/Hornsilver Mountain Four-Wheel Drive Road
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Holy Cross Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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This steep and difficult jeep road begins south of Minturn at Camp Hale. It eventually links into the Wearyman, then the Shrine Pass roads, ending in the town of Redcliff. |
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Meadow Mountain/ Line Shack Trail
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Holy Cross Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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This trail follows an old road from the Holy Cross Ranger District Office, up Meadow Mountain to a small cabin known as the Line Shack. |
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Mitchell Creek Cross-country Ski Trail
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Holy Cross Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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The Mitchell Creek area is located to the west of Hwy. 24, near the top of Tennessee Pass. Because of its high elevation, the area has a longer winter season than many other areas on the District. |
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No Name/Wurtz Ditch Four-Wheel Drive Road
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Holy Cross Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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The No Name Jeep Road is located south of Minturn. The road can link to Wurtz Ditch creating a loop back along Hwy. 24, however, snow fields remain late into the summer and the link is often not possible. |
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Ranch Creek Four-Wheel Drive Road
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Holy Cross Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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This jeep road south of Minturn, climbs four miles from Camp Hale, to scenic meadows with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. |
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Red Sandstone/ Lost Lake Road Cross-country Ski Trail
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Holy Cross Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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This trail follows Red Sandstone Road north of Vail to Lost Lake Road and eventually to Lost Lake. There are a number of other forks off of Red Sandstone Road. |
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Red Sandstone/Piney River Ranch Road
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Holy Cross Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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Red Sandstone Road provides the main access to a large area north of Vail. The road begins in the town of Vail and is passable in two-wheel drive vehicles. |
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Shrine Pass Road
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Holy Cross Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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The Shrine Pass Road is an improved gravel road which runs from Redcliff, over Shrine Pass, to the top of Vail Pass. |
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Tigiwon Road
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Holy Cross Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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Tigiwon Road climbs from just south of Minturn, up to Tigiwon Lodge, Tigiwon Campground, and several trailheads. |
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