Colorado Points of Interest

Mount Of The Holy Cross Overlook Observation Site


This observation deck, also known as Julia's Deck, is accessed by an easy 1/8 mile accessible trail. It provides views of the Mount of the Holy Cross and is often reserved for wedding ceremonies. The small wooden deck has 3 benches for seating and can hold approximately 30 people. The parking area can hold up to 10 vehicles and has a vault toilet. Call the Holy Cross Ranger District to reserve a 2-3 hour time slot during the summer months.

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MOUNT OF THE HOLY CROSS OVERLOOK OBSERVATION SITE

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Nearby Camping
Location Campsites Reservations Toilets Showers Elevation
Blue River 24 8,472 ft
Molly Brown 49 9,897 ft
Silver Dollar 43 9,905 ft
Kite Lake 5 12,043 ft
Blodgett 6 8,836 ft
Prairie Point 33 8,002 ft
Baby Doe 50 9,913 ft
Gore Creek 25 8,720 ft
Tabor 44 9,897 ft
Mcdonald Flats 13 7,955 ft
Belle of Colorado 19 9,924 ft
Williams Fork Reservoir - SWA 24 7,848 ft
Halfmoon East 6 9,923 ft
Father Dyer 26 9,953 ft
Hornsilver 7 8,843 ft
Camp Hale Memorial 21 9,318 ft
Willows 35 7,973 ft
Halfmoon West 16 9,932 ft
Beaver Creek Unti - Hot Sulphur State Wildlife Area 10 7,592 ft
Lakeview - Twin Lakes 27 9,511 ft
Weston Pass 14 10,277 ft
Cataract Creek 5 8,578 ft
Davis Springs 7 7,984 ft
Matchless 17 9,903 ft
White Star 66 9,256 ft
Dexter 24 9,271 ft
Elliott Creek 15 8,018 ft

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