Straddling the Arkansas River about 30 miles south of Vail, the Holy Cross Wilderness Area makes for a great daytrip during the warmer months. Encompassing an impressive 122,797 acres of rugged ...

We are fortunate to have two congressionally designated wilderness areas in Summit County. Part of the Eagles Nest Wilderness ...

If you've got a car, you may want to consider driving to Eagles Nest or Holy Cross – two wilderness areas with impressive trails well-suited for backpackers. If you're hoping to trek closer to ...

including new wilderness areas in Tenmile, Hoosier Ridge, and Williams Fork Mountains; the expansion of Eagles Nest, Ptarmigan Peak, and Holy Cross wilderness areas; and new wildlife conservation ...