The Mount Massive Trail is the recommended route in order to reduce impacts to this Fourteener's fragile environment.
The trailhead is approximately eleven miles west of Leadville. It is just past Halfmoon West Campground, and just west of Elbert Creek Campground.
The trail heads north from the trailhead up the Main Range/Colorado Trail. The Mount Massive trail cuts west off the Main Range/Colorado Trail. Follow the trail all the way to the saddle between Mount Massive and South Massive. To reduce environmental impact to the mountain, return the same way.