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5.5 miles
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-1,723 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
-1,708 ft
Altitude change
10,074 ft
Altitude min
11,781 ft
Altitude start
10,075 ft
Altitude end
-5.9%
Grade
-43.8%
Grade max
5.9%
Grade min
1,312 ft
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
2,513 ft
Distance flat

Halfmoon Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
  • Riding Area
    Twin Lakes
    Leadville, Colorado
  • Ref Number
    #110
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Vehicle Info
  • Max Width
    72 inches

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Halfmoon is a 6 mile less popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Leadville Colorado. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jul 8, 2026 @ 12:14pm (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
Jun 3, 2024 @ 11:03am
Jun 3, 2024
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Halfmoon located?
      Halfmoon is located in Twin Lakes, Leadville, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Twin Lakes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.13769, -106.5051.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Halfmoon?
      Halfmoon has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,723 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 10,074 ft to 11,781 ft.
      ▼ Is Halfmoon a point to point trail?
      Halfmoon is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Halfmoon?
      Halfmoon is 5.5 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Halfmoon?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Halfmoon. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Halfmoon? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Halfmoon are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Halfmoon?
      Halfmoon is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 2 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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