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Mount of the Holy Cross

#51
14007 ft (4269 m) Sawatch Range
Mount of the Holy Cross

About Mount of the Holy Cross

Mount of the Holy Cross rises to 14,007 feet (4,269 m) and is famous for the snow-filled cross on its northeast face. This natural formation made it a pilgrimage site in the late 1800s and was designated a National Monument from 1929-1950. The peak offers long approaches and requires good route-finding skills.

History

The cross formation made this peak one of the most famous mountains in America in the late 1800s. Photographer William Henry Jackson's 1873 photograph spread the mountain's fame nationwide. Pilgrims traveled for days to view the cross, and it became a National Monument before being returned to regular National Forest status.

Weather Forecast

clear sky

Current Conditions

41°F

clear sky

Feels like 37°F

Good Hiking Conditions

Weather conditions appear favorable for hiking.

Average 60°F
High 74°F
Low 41°F
Wind Up to 8 mph
Humidity 35%
Sunrise 11:50 AM
Sunset 2:32 AM
12 PM
clear sky
41°F
Feels: 37°F 5 mph (Gusts: 4) 57% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
54°F
Feels: 51°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 38% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
73°F
Feels: 70°F 7 mph (Gusts: 8) 18% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
74°F
Feels: 72°F 8 mph (Gusts: 10) 28% 6.2 miles
Average 62°F
High 73°F
Low 49°F
Wind Up to 8 mph
Humidity 42%
Sunrise 11:50 AM
Sunset 2:32 AM
12 AM
broken clouds
72°F
Feels: 70°F 8 mph (Gusts: 9) 30% 6.2 miles
3 AM
overcast clouds
63°F
Feels: 60°F 6 mph (Gusts: 8) 41% 6.2 miles
6 AM
overcast clouds
57°F
Feels: 54°F 7 mph (Gusts: 7) 54% 6.2 miles
9 AM
broken clouds
51°F
Feels: 49°F 7 mph (Gusts: 7) 62% 6.2 miles
12 PM
scattered clouds
49°F
Feels: 47°F 6 mph (Gusts: 5) 64% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
63°F
Feels: 61°F 5 mph (Gusts: 9) 35% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
72°F
Feels: 70°F 7 mph (Gusts: 6) 24% 6.2 miles
9 PM
broken clouds
73°F
Feels: 71°F 6 mph (Gusts: 8) 26% 6.2 miles
Average 58°F
High 73°F
Low 45°F
Wind Up to 10 mph
Humidity 54%
Sunrise 11:50 AM
Sunset 2:32 AM
0.01 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
light rain
71°F
Feels: 69°F 7 mph (Gusts: 5) 38% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
3 AM
broken clouds
50°F
Feels: 47°F 8 mph (Gusts: 10) 70% 6.2 miles
6 AM
scattered clouds
48°F
Feels: 45°F 7 mph (Gusts: 6) 75% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
45°F
Feels: 42°F 6 mph (Gusts: 4) 74% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
46°F
Feels: 44°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 72% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
63°F
Feels: 61°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 42% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
73°F
Feels: 71°F 6 mph (Gusts: 8) 25% 6.2 miles
9 PM
light rain
68°F
Feels: 66°F 10 mph (Gusts: 12) 34% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
Average 57°F
High 70°F
Low 46°F
Wind Up to 7 mph
Humidity 56%
Sunrise 11:50 AM
Sunset 2:32 AM
0.06 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
light rain
58°F
Feels: 56°F 7 mph (Gusts: 5) 58% 6.2 miles 0.06 inches
3 AM
broken clouds
53°F
Feels: 51°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 69% 6.2 miles
6 AM
broken clouds
46°F
Feels: 43°F 6 mph (Gusts: 5) 80% 6.2 miles
9 AM
scattered clouds
47°F
Feels: 45°F 5 mph (Gusts: 4) 74% 6.2 miles
12 PM
scattered clouds
46°F
Feels: 44°F 5 mph (Gusts: 4) 78% 6.2 miles
3 PM
scattered clouds
64°F
Feels: 62°F 2 mph (Gusts: 4) 36% 6.2 miles
6 PM
scattered clouds
70°F
Feels: 68°F 1 mph (Gusts: 6) 26% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
68°F
Feels: 66°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 30% 6.2 miles
Average 59°F
High 75°F
Low 47°F
Wind Up to 8 mph
Humidity 49%
Sunrise 11:50 AM
Sunset 2:32 AM
0.01 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
light rain
63°F
Feels: 61°F 8 mph (Gusts: 10) 46% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
3 AM
overcast clouds
54°F
Feels: 52°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 58% 6.2 miles
6 AM
broken clouds
51°F
Feels: 49°F 5 mph (Gusts: 4) 63% 6.2 miles
9 AM
few clouds
48°F
Feels: 45°F 5 mph (Gusts: 4) 69% 6.2 miles
12 PM
few clouds
47°F
Feels: 45°F 5 mph (Gusts: 4) 69% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
65°F
Feels: 63°F 3 mph (Gusts: 6) 38% 6.2 miles
6 PM
few clouds
75°F
Feels: 73°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 24% 6.2 miles
9 PM
light rain
72°F
Feels: 70°F 7 mph (Gusts: 5) 27% 6.2 miles 0.00 inches
Average 56°F
High 67°F
Low 49°F
Wind Up to 6 mph
Humidity 59%
Sunrise 11:50 AM
Sunset 2:32 AM
0.01 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
overcast clouds
67°F
Feels: 66°F 5 mph (Gusts: 7) 35% 6.2 miles
3 AM
broken clouds
55°F
Feels: 53°F 1 mph (Gusts: 1) 60% 6.2 miles
6 AM
light rain
53°F
Feels: 51°F 6 mph (Gusts: 5) 68% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
9 AM
few clouds
49°F
Feels: 47°F 5 mph (Gusts: 4) 73% 6.2 miles

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