Shrine Pass, Summit County, ColoradoVisit the Shrine Mountain Inn which sits atop the pass while on your snowmobile ride. |
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Shrine PassThere are two ways to access Shrine Pass. Either from the top of Vail pass to Red Cliff or Red Cliff to Vail Pass. Both directions offer astounding views. Housed in a 10th Mountain Division hut, the Shrine Mountain Inn sits on top of the pass and is an excellent place to stop for lunch or dinner. There is a daily fee to access this area and users are expected to follow the suggested routes. For additional information on this snowmobile route, contact the Holy Cross Ranger District at (970) 827-5715. Directions from Vail: Follow I-70 west to the Minturn exit (#171). Follow Highway 24 south through the town of Minturn for 9 miles until you come to the turn-off for the town of Redcliff just before crossing the suspension bridge. Travel east 1/2 mile to the town of Redcliff, and take the first road to the left. This road turns into the two wheel drive dirt road, Shrine Pass. Park at the water tank and unload your equipment. At the top of the Vail Pass, you'll travel through a rest area, and then to I-70, about 10 miles east of Vail. The road directions may also be reversed. Obtain a Vail Pass Winter Recreation Area Map from a Forest Service visitor station. |
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