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Join P-4 as we run the Holy Cross City Trail. The trail is located outside Minturn, CO and is rated a 7-10 and has limited bypasses. This will be a trail run with camping by the trailhead the Friday night before.
Located in the Sawatch Range, on the side of 14,009 foot Mount of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross City is one of the state's most challenging and famous rock-crawling trails. Stock vehicles should not attempt this trail. Best known for its two most significant obstacles, French Creek and Cleveland Rock, this trail will test your driving ability and your vehicle's durability, while also providing incredible scenery and fantastic historical highlights. Before attempting this Jeep Badge of Honor trail, be sure you have the required equipment indicated at the trailhead. This includes a winch, 33'' or larger tires, locking differentials, and various recovery and repair equipment. This trail is always crowded on the weekends, so expect a full day on the trail as you wait your turn to conquer the major obstacles.

Holy Cross City is an out-and-back trail that starts by quickly climbing the mountainside with a handful of small boulder obstacles. The first 1.3 miles are one-way uphill only, followed by the exit intersection. If you have problems traversing the trail to this point, you should consider taking the exit. Beyond the one-way section, the obstacles increase in size and difficulty. Along this 4-mile trail, there are many small off-camber rock obstacles between the five major obstacles; The Notch, Steep Rock, French Creek, Tippy Tree, and Cleveland Rock. Holy Cross City is a trail for experienced drivers with modified vehicles. Be sure your vehicle is equipped with the proper equipment, including recovery gear. There is no cell service along this trail, and the closest town with any services is over 40 minutes away from the trailhead.
Be sure to bring lunch, plenty of water, sunscreen and the GRMS radio.