Vail CO

Cell Coverage on Fancy Pass Loop

Epic loop through the Holy Cross Wilderness with alpine meadows and lake views.

Trail Stats

Length 12.0 miles
Difficulty hard
Elevation Gain 2900 ft
Peak Elevation ~12900 ft

Cell Coverage by Carrier

Verizon Poor
AT&T No Coverage
T-Mobile No Coverage

Our Recommendation

Cell coverage is limited on this trail. Verizon may work in some areas. Bring a satellite communicator for emergencies.

Safety Tips for This Trail

  • Download offline maps before your hike
  • Consider a satellite communicator (Garmin inReach, Zoleo, SPOT)
  • Tell someone your hiking plan and expected return time
  • Carry a paper map and compass as backup

Recommended Gear

Stay connected and safe on trails with limited coverage

Garmin inReach Mini 2

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ZOLEO Satellite Communicator

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Gaia GPS Premium

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