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Fancy Pass Trail

Vail, CO
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Ranked #15 of 24 attractions in Vail
5.0 of 5 stars 2 Reviews
Description: Named after a miner from the 1800's, this trail offers hikers spectacular vistas.
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“Best hike in Colorado”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 August 2012

Views incredible. Hard hike though, If you do the fancy pass to Missouri lakes loop. 6 hours and some 8 miles. Well worth it.

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“Holy Cross Wilderness Area - Fancy Pass to Missouri Lakes”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

A ten-mile loop through the Holy Cross Wilderness Area is heavenly. http://www.amazon.com/Holy-Cross-Wilderness-Area-ebook/dp/B004AYD70M/ref=pd_cp_kstore_1?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2 http://www.amazon.com/Greatest-Hikes-Central-Colorado-ebook/dp/B003ZUY8NM http://summitcountyvoice.com/2011/08/07/travel-explore-colorados-spectacular-gore-creek-trail/ http://summitcountyvoice.com/2011/08/28/explore-whitney-peak-in-the-holy-cross-wilderness/

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