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Located in the White River National Forest, the Shrine Ridge Trail is one of the most spectacular wildflower viewing areas in Colorado. The mountainsides are blanketed with beautifully colorful flowers and incredible views of the Mount of the Holy Cross. Originally created by the Ute Native Americans, this pass winds through pine forests, rocky outcroppings, marshy meadows, trickling streams, and a few unique red sandstone rock formations. It is roughly a two-mile hike from the parking area to Shrine Pass with an elevation gain of roughly 750 feet, making it a beginner to intermediate level trail. Shrine Ridge is open each summer with wildflowers peaking in late July to early August.

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