Off Beaten Path Attractions in Minturn
Eagles Nest Wilderness (West Side)
P.O. Box 190
24747 US HWY 24
The Eagles Nest Wilderness straddles the Gore Range. The western portion of the wilderness area lies in the Holy Cross Ranger District and the eastern portion lies in the Dillon Ranger District...
Eagles Nest Wilderness-Vail side
24747 US HWY 24
P.O. Box 190
The Eagles Nest Wilderness straddles the Gore Range, to the east of Vail. The western portion of the wilderness area lies in the Holy Cross Ranger District and the eastern portion lies in the Dillon Ranger District...
Holy Cross Wilderness Trails - Holy Cross District
24747 US HWY 24
P.O. Box 190
The Holy Cross Ranger District portion of the Holy Cross Wilderness lies to the southwest of Vail and Minturn. The different trails are accessed from either US Hwy. 24, Tigiwon Road, or Homestake Road...
Holy Cross Wilderness (Holy Cross District Section)
P.O. Box 190
24747 US HWY 24
The Holy Cross Ranger District portion of the Holy Cross Wilderness lies to the southwest of Vail and Minturn. The different trails are accessed from either U.S. Highway 24, Tigiwon Road or Homestake Road...
Holy Cross Ranger District
24747 US HWY 24
P.O. Box 190
The Holy Cross Ranger District surrounds the towns of Vail, Minturn and Avon...
Holy Cross City Four-Wheel Drive Road
24747 US HWY 24
P.O. Box 190
This very difficult road, near Homestake Creek south of Minturn, leads to the ghost town of Holy Cross City...
Gore Creek General Forest Area
24747 US HWY 24
P.O. Box 190
The Gore Creek General Forest Area includes the entire Gore Creek drainage, which runs from Dowd's Junction to Vail Pass and the Gore Range...
Piney River/Sheephorn Creek General Forest Area
24747 US HWY 24
P.O. Box 190
This area includes the Piney River and Sheephorn Creek drainages, north of Vail...
Upper Eagle River General Forest Area
24747 US HWY 24
P.O. Box 190
The Upper Eagle River General Forest Area includes most of the area from Minturn, south to Tennessee Pass...
Colorado Backcountry Multi-Sport Tour
24747 US HWY 24
P.O. Box 190
Offered by The World Outdoors. Imagine a multi-sport getaway where you are literally immersed in the pristine wilds of Colorado...
Colorado Backcountry Hiker Tour
24747 US HWY 24
P.O. Box 190
Offered by The World Outdoors. This trip offers multi-day hiking adventure in the heart of Colorado's incomparable high country...
Tigiwon Campground
24747 US HWY 24
P.O. Box 190
Tigiwon Campground is located near the end of Tigiwon Road, south of Minturn, at an elevation of 9,900 feet. Tigiwon is an improved gravel road, accessible in 2 WD vehicles...
Mill Creek/Benchmark Four-Wheel Drive Road
24747 US HWY 24
P.O. Box 190
This scenic four-wheel drive road begins right in Vail and travels to the top of the Mill Creek drainage. It is used frequently by mountain bikers and hikers...
Mill Creek/Benchmark Four-Wheel Drive Road
24747 US HWY 24
P.O. Box 190
This scenic four-wheel drive road begins right in Vail and travels to the top of the Mill Creek drainage. It is used frequently by mountain bikers and hikers...
Benson's Cabin Four-Wheel Drive Road
24747 US HWY 24
P.O. Box 190
This four-wheel drive road is a short spur off of the Shrine Pass Road, located east of Redcliff...
No Name/Wurtz Ditch Four-Wheel Drive Road
24747 US HWY 24
P.O. Box 190
The No Name Jeep Road is located south of Minturn. The road can link to Wurtz Ditch creating a loop back along Hwy. 24, however, snow fields remain late into the summer and the link is often not possible...
No Name/Wurtz Ditch Four-Wheel Drive Road
24747 US HWY 24
P.O. Box 190
The No Name Road, which serves as a four wheel drive road in the summertime, links into the Wurtz Ditch Road which loops around to Hwy. 24. These roads are located south of Minturn, to the west of Hwy. 24...
No Name/Wurtz Ditch Four-Wheel Drive Road
24747 US HWY 24
P.O. Box 190
The No Name Jeep Road is located south of Minturn. The road can link to Wurtz Ditch creating a loop back along Hwy. 24, however, snow fields remain late into the summer and the link is often not possible...
Colorado Trail - Camp Hale to Tennessee Pass
24747 US HWY 24
P.O. Box 190
This portion of the Colorado Trail leads from historic Camp Hale, south of Minturn, to Tennessee Pass...
No Name/Wurtz Ditch Four-Wheel Drive Road
24747 US HWY 24
P.O. Box 190
The No Name Jeep Road is located south of Minturn. The road can link to Wurtz Ditch creating a loop back along Hwy. 24, however, snow fields remain late into the summer and the link is often not possible...
