Mount of the Holy Cross
mountain, Colorado, United States
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Mount of the Holy Cross is a mountain located in the Sawatch Range of northwest central Colorado, United States. It stands at 14,005 feet (4269 meters) high. While Mount Elbert is the highest peak in Colorado and the Rocky Mountains at 14,440 feet, Mount of the Holy Cross is a significant peak within the same range. The name "Holy Cross" likely refers to a cross-shaped snowfield that is visible on its north face.12
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