Shrine Ridge -

shrine ridge hike

Shrine Ridge is located 2 miles south of Vail Pass. It is one of the

most scenic wildflower location in Colorado. It is a 5.2 mile roundtrip

hike with an elevation change of 678'. This was done on July 14, 2025.

Prior Shrine Ridge Hikes

Our hike starts in a meadow.

The entire hike is below
tree line.

We are surrounded by mountains.

The wild flowers become more numerous as we proceed.

View to the south.

In July there is still snow.

The fields of wildflowers
grow larger.

The highest mountain is
Holy Cross Mountain.

View to the west.

View to the east.

Rock formation is called
a HooDoo.

The end of the trail is in sight.
Note there are two overlooks
in the background.

The guys arrive at the first overlook. Note the people to
the right on the 2nd overlook.

View is to the north.

View looking back to the south.

I go to the first overlook and they move on to the last overlook.

My view from the first overlook.

We start back and Tim finds the summit of the hike.

Mark starts back.

The trail back to the south.

One last look to the west.

The coordinates at the highest point of the hike.

At the turn around point of the hike.