FANCY PASS TRAIL #2006
Length: Elevation Gain:
3.2 miles to
3.75 miles to
4.4 miles to
Difficulty:
More Difficult
Trail Use: Moderate to High
Beginning Elevation:
10,017 ft
Open To: Hiking, Horseback
Ending Elevation:
9,788 ft.
USGS Map(s): Mt Holy Cross,
Mt Jackson
Access from Vail
:
Travel west on I-70 to Exit #171 for Minturn, Leadville, and Hwy 24. Exit here and turn right onto Hwy 24. Proceed south for 13 miles to
Trail Highlights
:
The trail begins with switchbacks up a forested slope. Then you will cross Fancy Creek over the
Zen
Bridge and hike a more moderate section. At about mile 2.6, the trail crosses a small, lush meadow then gets steeper on the climb to the lake. From the lake, it is a steep climb and descent over
Fancy
Pass to
Treasure
Vault
Lake .