Distance

5.8 mi to summit

14.4 mi total

Elevation

10,377 ft start

14,011 ft max

Vertical

5,036 ft gain

Time

5 hr 17 min to summit

14 hr 57 min total

Took the Halo Ridge route to Mount of the Holy Cross, passing over the 3 13ers en route. Took the standard route down. This was a long day. I definitely preferred the ascent to the descent.

Obstacles

routefinding, rockfall/loose rock

Key gear

GPS device