The Holy Cross Wilderness is a U.S. Wilderness Area located in San Isabel and White River national forests near Leadville, Minturn, Avon, Edwards, Eagle, and Vail. The 122,797-acre wilderness with 164 miles of trails was established in 1980. The wilderness was named after its highest peak, 14,005-foot Mount of the Holy Cross.
Location: Eagle / Lake / Pitkin counties, Colorado, United States