12.8 miles
Distance
4,411 ft
Climb
-4,411 ft
Descent
3 miles
High Point
10,068 ft
Altitude min
10,068 ft
Altitude start
10,069 ft
Altitude end
-96.9%
Grade max
98%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
4,281 ft
Distance flat

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Detailed Description
Mount Massive Loop is a 13 mile expert route located near PNF - Mount Massive Wilderness Colorado. This hike primary route can be used both directions and has a extreme overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 4,411 ft with a max elevation of 14,413 ft then descends -4,411 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Closed: 3 trails (newest: Jul 8, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    13 miles
  • Altitude min
    10,068 ft
  • Altitude start
    10,068 ft
  • Altitude end
    10,069 ft
  • Climb
    4,411 ft
  • Descent
    -4,411 ft
  • Grade max
    -96.9%
  • Grade min
    98%
  • Distance climb
    6 miles
  • Distance down
    6 miles
  • Distance flat
    4,281 ft

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  • Riding area
    PNF - Mount Massive Wilderness
  • Primary Activity
    Hike
  • Other Activities
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Extreme

Directions

  1. Walk northwest on Halfmoon.
  2. Continue for 300 meters.
  3. Bear right onto County Road 11.
  4. Continue for 20 meters.
  5. Bear left onto Halfmoon.
  6. Continue for 500 meters.
  7. Bear right onto County Road 11.
  8. Continue for 50 meters.
  9. Bear left onto Halfmoon.
  10. Continue for 60 meters.
  11. Bear right onto County Road 11.
  12. Continue for 300 meters.
  13. Bear left onto Halfmoon.
  14. Continue for 100 meters.
  15. Bear right onto County Road 11.
  16. Continue for 200 meters.
  17. Bear right onto Halfmoon.
  18. Continue for 100 meters.
  19. Bear right onto County Road 11.
  20. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  21. Bear left to stay on County Road 11.
  22. Continue for 200 meters.
  23. Bear right onto Halfmoon.
  24. Continue for 90 meters.
  25. Bear left onto County Road 11.
  26. Continue for 100 meters.
  27. Bear right onto Halfmoon.
  28. Continue for 200 meters.
  29. Bear right onto County Road 11.
  30. Continue for 30 meters.
  31. Bear right onto Halfmoon.
  32. Continue for 200 meters.
  33. Bear right onto County Road 11.
  34. Continue for 40 meters.
  35. Bear right onto Halfmoon.
  36. Continue for 600 meters.
  37. Turn right onto North Halfmoon Lakes.
  38. Continue for 2.5 kilometers.
  39. Turn right onto Mount Massive - North Halfmoon.
  40. Continue for 3 kilometers.
  41. Walk south on Mount Massive.
  42. Continue for 400 meters.
  43. Keep left to stay on Mount Massive.
  44. Continue for 5 kilometers.
  45. Turn right onto CDT CT - Mount Massive Wilderness.
  46. Continue for 5 kilometers.
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    Mount Massive - North Halfmoon
    Jul 8, 2026 @ 12:15pm (America/Denver)
    Jul 8, 2026
    		All Mount Massive trails are closed due to the Willow Fire. https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/psicc/alerts/willow-fire-area-closure
    Mount Massive
    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
    North Halfmoon Lakes
    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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    • By 1Hunter-RTF Pro & contributors
    • #36746 - 990 views

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