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Backpacker Magazine
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Hiking
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Colorado (CO)
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Distance:
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5.8 mi
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Difficulty:
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5 / 10
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Rating:
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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
| Dist: 2.89 mi |
Points: 238 |
Calories: none |
| Time: none |
Speed: 0.0 mph |
Pace: 0:00 / mi |
North Halfmoon Lakes
NHL001
Location: 39.153351°, -106.463272°
Go N from trailhead under a tall evergreen canopy
NHL002
Location: 39.158176°, -106.471153°
Follow trail NW along North Halfmoon Creek's clear waters
NHL003
Location: 39.161144°, -106.473633°
Pass remnants of abandoned buildings; multiple streams flow across trail
NHL004
Location: 39.164639°, -106.475838°
Wind through green, vibrant meadows, heading N
NHL005
Location: 39.166809°, -106.477135°
Trail curves NW
NHL006
Location: 39.167877°, -106.479233°
Pass 2 large cairns; refill water bottles in numerous side streams feeding into Halfmoon Creek on L
NHL007
Location: 39.169033°, -106.482414°
Scale massive boulder on trail; use your hands to steady yourself
NHL008
Location: 39.171303°, -106.487915°
Head N; follow trail between two tree trunks
NHL009
Location: 39.172581°, -106.488251°
Dirt trail parallels stream that cascades over rocks on its way down basin; campsites are tucked between trees on R
NHL010
Location: 39.175491°, -106.488800°
Head 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°, -106.491058°
North 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°, -106.489685°
Looking W toward Mt. Oklahoma from meadow near North Halfmoon Lakes. ©Timm Paxson
Views toward Mt. Elbert
Location: 39.173588°, -106.487640°
Looking S from North Halfmoon Creek drainage. ©Timm Paxson
Trailhead Views
Location: 39.153370°, -106.463234°
Unnamed 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°, -106.488113°
Looking 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°, -106.489578°
Looking NW. The peak in the background is North Massive. ©Timm Paxson
Towering Cliffs
Location: 39.180969°, -106.491722°
Looking N toward cliffs just above the North Halfmoon Lakes. ©Timm Paxson
