Hike In The Holy Cross Wilderness Then Dine At A Small-Town Cafe On This Delightful Adventure In Colorado
By Christy Articola|Published May 02, 2023
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Christy Articola has lived in Colorado since 2013 and considers herself a Centennial State enthusiast and expert through and through. She's based in Denver metro, but over the past decade, she has traveled to every corner, river, village, park, town, and city in the state and continues to explore it deeper and further whenever she can. Christy simply can't get enough of Colorado, and loves sharing all her adventures with you through Only In Your State! She graduated with a degree in journalism from Fordham University and is thrilled to be working as a full time travel writer for this and other sites - she finally found her perfect niche - and is so grateful for that.
If you’re looking for a great way to spend a day in Colorado, we have the perfect adventure for you! Everybody loves breathtaking Eagle County, and it’s a wonderful place to do some hiking, experience some immense beauty, and spend some time with loved ones in nature. One especially great way to do all of that is to spend your morning hiking the Grouse Creek Loop, which passes through the Holy Cross Wilderness, and then finish up with a brunch and cocktails at Sunrise Minturn Cafe in Minturn. You’ll love this mountain adventure! You’re sure to have an excellent, blue sky, Colorado day when you hike and dine near Minturn, Colorado! Read on to learn more.
There's nothing better than a day in the Rockies. If you love hiking, and want to enjoy a breathtaking route that passes through the Holy Cross Wilderness, head on out to Minturn to take on the Grouse Creek Loop Trail.
You can bring your dog on this adventure with you if you'd like. He or she can be off-leash in some areas, but at the points where the trail enters the Holy Cross Wilderness, you'll have to keep him or her on a leash.
This is a loop trail, so you won't have to backtrack to get back to where you started. You'll love the beauty of the mountains that surround you the entire way.
Once you're done hiking the Grouse Creek Loop Trail, you're sure to be hungry and thirsty! Head on into the town of Minturn and stop into the Sunrise Minturn Cafe.
This Colorado adventure is one that you’ll never forget! What a wonderful way to spend a morning in Colorado. You’ll love everything about the hike, and then you’ll love everything about Minturn Sunrise Cafe. Grab some friends or family and get out there. Have so much fun when you hike and dine near Minturn, Colorado!
Looking for more great hikes in Colorado? Check out this list of the best hikes in the state according to our readers for more inspiration!
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