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3.6 miles
Distance
582 ft
Climb
-135 ft
Descent
01:18:15
Avg time
448 ft
Altitude change
8,763 ft
Altitude min
9,341 ft
Altitude max
8,763 ft
Altitude start
9,213 ft
Altitude end
2.3%
Grade
-8.3%
Grade max
21.8%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
302 ft
Distance flat
01:18:15
Avg time

Half Moon Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Williams Valley Recreation Area
    Alpine, Arizona
  • Ref Number
    80C
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #81381 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #394004 in Trail Running
    • #120014 in Hiking
    • #36732 in Horseback
    • #26862 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #1,080 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #4,962 in Trail Running
    • #2,315 in Hiking
    • #1,348 in Horseback
    • #37 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

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AI Generated Description

Half Moon Trail is a 4 mile less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Alpine Arizona. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 hour18 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • Last: Oct 21, 2025
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Avg: 3.43 (3 votes)
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      4 Reviews & Comments

      7mDCnwqx
      Beginning is a steady climb, then steeper with some loose sections but nothing janky. When we got to the meadow we got off the trail and ended up needing to bushwhack through downed trees, but then we found the very clear double track. Once you pass the crest there are a food number of downed trees. Many have had slots cut through or bypasses, but the trees keep falling. Worthwhile for the scenery but if you are just looking for steady riding this might not be your jam.
      rlgv rlgv
      It is in much better shape tough climb and some loose rocks but it is a awesome ride. I love it.
      trentk2 trentk2
      Rode up the beginning of this trail to the yahoo trail. Very little traffic plenty of loose rock and downed trees. A challenging steady climb. Great scenery plenty of green

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Half Moon Trail located?
      Half Moon Trail is located in Williams Valley Recreation Area, Alpine, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Williams Valley Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.85505, -109.22386.
      ▼ How hard is Half Moon Trail?
      Half Moon Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Half Moon Trail?
      Half Moon Trail has 582 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 135 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,763 ft to 9,341 ft.
      ▼ Is Half Moon Trail a point to point trail?
      Half Moon Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Half Moon Trail?
      Half Moon Trail is 3.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Half Moon Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Half Moon Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Half Moon Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Half Moon Trail are:
      • October (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Half Moon Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Half Moon Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Half Moon Trail?
      The estimated time to ride Half Moon Trail is approximately 1 hour 18 minutes. The trail is 3.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Half Moon Trail?
      Half Moon Trail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 9 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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