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Julia's Deck

3.7 (3 Ratings)
Short ADA accessible path to an overlook with great views of Mount of the Holy Cross.
0.2
mi
Distance
3
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Family FriendlyViewsWildflowers
Access Issues
Dogs must be leashed or under voice control. Shrine Pass Road is closed in the winter.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.19mi
Distance
3ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
10,720ft
High Point
10,704ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This wide path is not paved, but it is nearly flat and has a wood and gravel surface. It is a pleasant, mostly flat path past benches, wildflowers, and evergreens. At the end is a viewing platform with a roof and benches. Great views of Mount of the Holy Cross await!

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Contributors
Megan W