15.0 miles
Distance
1,201 ft
Climb
-1,202 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
-1 ft
Altitude change
9,498 ft
Altitude min
9,499 ft
Altitude start
9,498 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-24.4%
Grade max
62%
Grade min
7 miles
Distance climb
7 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

A mid county loop combining smooth sections of roads and some awesome sections of the Colorado Trail. Extra Credit roads in the Lodgepole Flats area if you want to tack on a few extra miles.

Detailed Description
Halfmoon - Pipeline Loop is a 15 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Leadville Colorado. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 1 trails. This route climbs 1,201 ft with a max elevation of 10,622 ft then descends -1,202 ft.
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Trail Issues on Route

  • Closed: 1 trail (newest: Jul 8, 2026)

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Stats

  • Distance
    15 miles
  • Altitude min
    9,498 ft
  • Altitude start
    9,499 ft
  • Altitude end
    9,498 ft
  • Climb
    1,201 ft
  • Descent
    -1,202 ft
  • Grade
    -0%
  • Grade max
    -24.4%
  • Grade min
    62%
  • Distance climb
    7 miles
  • Distance down
    7 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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Trails in Route

Details

  • Riding area
    Leadville
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • Gravel Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bikepacking
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Bike type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate

Directions

  1. Bike west on CT - Halfmoon Road.
  2. Continue for 500 meters.
  3. Bike west on CT - Halfmoon Road.
  4. Continue for 2.5 kilometers.
  5. Bike south on CT - Halfmoon Road.
  6. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  7. Bike southwest on CT - Halfmoon Road.
  8. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  9. Bike southwest on CT - Halfmoon Road.
  10. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  11. Bike southwest on CT - Halfmoon Road.
  12. Continue for 900 meters.
  13. Bike west on CT - Halfmoon Road.
  14. Continue for 300 meters.
  15. Bike south on CDT CT - Twin Lakes North.
  16. Continue for 100 meters.
  17. Bike east on CDT CT - Twin Lakes North.
  18. Continue for 500 meters.
  19. Bike south on CDT CT - Twin Lakes North.
  20. Continue for 2 kilometers.
  21. Bike southeast on CDT CT - Twin Lakes North.
  22. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  23. Bike southeast on CDT CT - Twin Lakes North.
  24. Continue for 300 meters.
  25. Bike northwest on CT Lodgepole Connector.
  26. Continue for 300 meters.
  27. Bike northwest on Lodgepole Flats South.
  28. Continue for 500 meters.
  29. Bike north on Lodgepole Flats South.
  30. Continue for 600 meters.
  31. Bike southeast on Lodgepole Flats South.
  32. Continue for 800 meters.
  33. Bike southeast on Lodgepole Flats South.
  34. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  35. Bike east on Lodgepole Flats South.
  36. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  37. Bike northeast on Lodgepole Flats South.
  38. Continue for 800 meters.
  39. Bike north on Lodgepole Flats South.
  40. Continue for 40 meters.
  41. Turn left onto Trail 160.
  42. Continue for 300 meters.
  43. Bike north on Trail 160.
  44. Continue for 400 meters.
  45. Bike north on Trail 160.
  46. Continue for 400 meters.
  47. Bike north on Trail 160.
  48. Continue for 500 meters.
  49. Bike north on Trail 160.
  50. Continue for 100 meters.
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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CT - Halfmoon Road
Jul 8, 2026 @ 12:11pm (America/Denver)
Jul 8, 2026
All Mount Elbert and Halfmoon area trails are closed due to the Willow Fire. https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/psicc/alerts/willow-fire-area-closure
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