Near Holy Ghost Trail #283
This looks like a good spot to re-fill with water!
Near Holy Ghost Trail #283
One of the many meadows on the Holy Ghost (Spirit Lake) trail.
Near Holy Ghost Trail #283
Lupe crosses Holy Ghost Creek on the Spirit Lake Trail

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Holy Ghost Trail #283

3.6 (5 Ratings)
A nice backcountry trail following Holy Ghost creek up to the Winsor National Recreation Trail.
4.2
mi
Distance
1,943
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsRiver/CreekViewsWildlife
Access Issues
Ass of Fall 2015, the road to the campground is closed for repair so you get an extra 3 miles on the road before you hit the singletrack.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.23mi
Distance
1,943ft
Elevation Gain
197ft
Elevation Loss
55%
Max Grade
9,836ft
High Point
8,090ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the USFS campground, head uphill on the good singletrack. The trail climbs the drainage that is called Holy Ghost Creek. You'll cross grassy meadows, find your way through thicker willow copse and finally climb up to open Ponderosa forest. As you scamper along the trail, which is mostly dirt and pine duff with some rocky sections, you'll see the higher mountains towering above peeking through the trees.

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Contributors
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