Halfmoon Creek Crossing #2 - Leadville, CO
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94RedRover
N 39° 09.030 W 106° 28.790
13S E 372127 N 4334520
Halfmoon Creek Trail runs through the San Isabel National Forest just southwest of Leadville, Colorado. This easy stream crossing occurs near the beginning of the trail.
Waymark Code: WM849E
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 01/25/2010
Views: 7
Located southwest of Leadville, this trail leads up to an elevation of 12,800 feet, from open plains and numerous creek crossings and ends at the hisotirc Iron Mike Mine.
This 9 mile trail is moderate in difficulty, and I suggest a high clearance SUV with low gearing. At the time we passed through, the water level at the creek crossing were low, but be prepared for water over your hood during the spring thaws.
The trail begins in the open Arkansas Valley, then winds through the forest, following Halfmoon Creek. You will pass many camping areas and hiking trailheads before the ride gets interesting. Shortly after the Mt. Massive and Colorado Trailhead, the climb gets steeper and rockier.
From here, Halfmoon stays right at the first fork and soon crosses the creek. This creek crossing is very easy, there is a hard bottom of rock. There is a good current here, and luckily water levels were very low.
The trail continues to climbs to 12,800, well above the treeline and up to Iron Mike Mine, where it deadends.
Type of roadway? (Paved, Gravel, Dirt, Other?): Dirt
Name of Roadway if known?: Halfmoon Creek Trail
Name of Body of Water if known?: Halfmoon Creek
If other than explain...: Not listed
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