Halfmoon Creek

4.8/5 (37 reviews)
Tucked between two goliath fourteeners, Mount Massive & Mount Elbert, here the views are jaw-dropping. There are so many things to explore on this trail it could take an entire week. Halfmoon Creek is a favorite of many. There is a mix of both easy and difficult terrain, a few water crossings, an... Read More
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Highlights of Halfmoon Creek

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Highest Elevation
12863 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
04/15 - 09/04
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
110, 110J
Nearest Town
Leadville
Nearest Services
Leadville
Management Agency
San Isabel National Forest - Mount Massive Wilderness Area
District
Leadville Ranger District

Overview

Tucked between two goliath fourteeners, Mount Massive & Mount Elbert, here the views are jaw-dropping. There are so many things to explore on this trail it could take an entire week. Halfmoon Creek is a favorite of many. There is a mix of both easy and difficult terrain, a few water crossings, and plenty of spots with fire rings for dispersed camping. It is common for the trailhead to be very congested with hikers attempting to summit Elbert and Massive, but as you cross the creeks, you get the feeling you might be the only one out there. This trail is perfect for a one or two-night camping trip, giving you enough time to see all the old structures and take a long hike. A hike to North Halfmoon Lakes can be done in less than a day. The lakes are stocked with cutthroat trout as well as other varieties. If you bring a rod, your chances of making a catch are pretty high.

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12 Waypoints
38 Trail Photos
9 Trail Concerns
37 Community Reviews
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