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3.9 miles
Distance
2,278 ft
Climb
-425 ft
Descent
02:42:00
Avg time
1,854 ft
Altitude change
10,021 ft
Altitude min
12,301 ft
Altitude max
10,021 ft
Altitude start
11,873 ft
Altitude end
9.1%
Grade
-32.1%
Grade max
74%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3,517 ft
Distance down
36 ft
Distance flat
02:42:00
Avg time

Fancy Pass Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Holy Cross Wilderness Area
    Minturn, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Hiking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #12786 in Hiking [+]
    • #23681 in Trail Running
    • #33367 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #417 in Hiking · Colorado [+]
    • #788 in Trail Running
    • #1,085 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T4 Alpine Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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Fancy Pass Trail is a 4 mile black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Minturn Colorado. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. On average it takes 2 hours42 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Fancy Pass Trail Trail Reports

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Jun 19, 2026 @ 6:17pm (America/Denver)
Jun 19, 2026
Forest service removed fallen trees today from trailhead to lake. There are some remaining snow fields in the usual spots on the upper trail to...
Jul 4, 2025 @ 10:13am
Jul 4, 2025
Few hundred yards of snow and wet trail
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      1 Review & Comments

      KSMOORE1
      We hiked up to Fancy Lake and back. The trail is uphill almost all the way, lots of rocks and tree roots. Very beautiful forest, mostly in the shade. Right before the top there is a small narrow waterfall.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Fancy Pass Trail located?
      Fancy Pass Trail is located in Holy Cross Wilderness Area, Minturn, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Holy Cross Wilderness Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.39056, -106.47056.
      ▼ How hard is Fancy Pass Trail?
      Fancy Pass Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fancy Pass Trail?
      Fancy Pass Trail has 2,278 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 425 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 10,021 ft to 12,301 ft.
      ▼ Is Fancy Pass Trail a point to point trail?
      Fancy Pass Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Fancy Pass Trail?
      Fancy Pass Trail is 3.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fancy Pass Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Fancy Pass Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Fancy Pass Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fancy Pass Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Fancy Pass Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 hours 57 minutes to hike Fancy Pass Trail. The trail is 3.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Fancy Pass Trail?
      Fancy Pass Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 107 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 104 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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