| Peak: | Mt. of the Holy Cross |
| Route: | Halo Ridge |
| Range: | Sawatch |
| Posted By: | appleseeds |
| Date of Info: | 7/18/2015 |
| Date Posted: | 7/18/2015 |
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Halo Ridge route is in great shape. Trail up to the ridge has only a few wet minor wet spots, and the switchbacks make that climb surprisingly pleasant. Ridge line from the shelter took longer (2:45 vs 2h up to shelter) but it was a lot of fun. There are still a few minor snowfields along the ridge but they're easy to just walk across. I didn't see many spiders along the ridge either. North Ridge route on descent was really nice too. Mosquitos around the creek weren't nearly as bad as I expected after recent reports. Just take bug spray and don't sit down long. The climb back up to the pass was tiring but dry, and the path back to the trailhead was a gentle slope of dirt; perfect for tired legs. Lots of wildflowers in the grassy slopes of both routes. I had no trouble with any of the creek crossings. |
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