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Denver: North Halfmoon Lakes
Trek across vibrant wildflower meadows to two alpine lakes tucked into a rocky chasm below Mt. Massive on this 5.8 miler outside Leadville.
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| Author: | Backpacker Magazine |
| Activity: | Hiking |
| State: | Colorado (CO) |
| Distance: | 2.89 mi |
| Difficulty: | 5 / 10 |
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Mapped by Timm Paxson
TO TRAILHEAD: Take I-70 W to CO 91 S (becomes US 24 S) to Leadville to CO 300 W. In .7 mi., L onto CR 11. In 1.2 mi., R @ Y to stay on CR 11 (toward Halfmoon Creek). In 7.3 mi., straight @ 3-way with Halfmoon Rd. In .5 mi., park @ trailhead.
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NHL01
| Distance: 2.89 mi | Points: 238 |
North Halfmoon Lakes
Points of Interest
NHL001
Location: 39.153351, -106.463272Go N from trailhead under a tall evergreen canopy
NHL002
Location: 39.158176, -106.471153Follow trail NW along North Halfmoon Creek's clear waters
NHL003
Location: 39.161144, -106.473633Pass remnants of abandoned buildings; multiple streams flow across trail
NHL004
Location: 39.164639, -106.475838Wind through green, vibrant meadows, heading N
NHL005
Location: 39.166809, -106.477135Trail curves NW
NHL006
Location: 39.167877, -106.479233Pass 2 large cairns; refill water bottles in numerous side streams feeding into Halfmoon Creek on L
NHL007
Location: 39.169033, -106.482414Scale massive boulder on trail; use your hands to steady yourself
NHL008
Location: 39.171303, -106.487915Head N; follow trail between two tree trunks
NHL009
Location: 39.172581, -106.488251Dirt trail parallels stream that cascades over rocks on its way down basin; campsites are tucked between trees on R
NHL010
Location: 39.175491, -106.488800Head N above treeline past stunted trees; Mt. Massive, Colorado's 2nd highest peak, creates a daunting barrier. Up ahead, moderate climb to lakes
NHL011
Location: 39.180656, -106.491058North Halfmoon Lakes: These 2 emerald pools are protected on 3 sides by cliffs and exposed scree slopes. Mt. Oklahoma's pyramid shape is rugged backdrop; retrace route
Mt. Oklahoma
Location: 39.176937, -106.489685Looking W toward Mt. Oklahoma from meadow near North Halfmoon Lakes. ©Timm Paxson
Views toward Mt. Elbert
Location: 39.173588, -106.487640Looking S from North Halfmoon Creek drainage. ©Timm Paxson
Trailhead Views
Location: 39.153370, -106.463234Unnamed 13,000-ft. peak W of Halfmoon trailhead. ©Timm Paxson
Mt.Oklahoma & one of the Halfmoon Lakes
Location: 39.180603, -106.491043©Timm Paxson
The Southwest Bowl
Location: 39.171860, -106.488113Looking down North Halfmoon drainage at the southwest bowl. ©Timm Paxson
Cascading stream
Location: 39.172592, -106.488213©Timm Paxson
North Halfmoon Creek Drainage
Location: 39.179401, -106.489578Looking NW. The peak in the background is North Massive. ©Timm Paxson
Towering Cliffs
Location: 39.180969, -106.491722Looking N toward cliffs just above the North Halfmoon Lakes. ©Timm Paxson
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