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Halfmoon Creek is a nice gentle incline (almost flat) up FSR110 that is busy during the summer months with campers, mountain climbers, and bikers. During the winter it is much quieter, with only a few skiers. How to get there: Take US 24 south out of Leadville. At Malta, where US 24 turns south, CO300 will turn off to the west. Take CO300 for .75 miles and turn south onto FSR160 towards Halfmoon Campground. Take this road for 1 mile; the plowed road will turn southwest on FSR110, take it for another .8 mile to the turnaround and parking area this is where the snowplowing effort ends. Park your car. You can ski on the road that goes to Halfmoon Campground. You should be able to use the normal signs posted along the road to find your way. The first 4-5 miles is easy. If you go beyond the CT intersection the terrain becomes difficult. The last 1.5 miles are steep. There is an old cabin and an Outward Bound cabin about 7 miles up the Halfmoon Creek Road. Beyond the location where the CT crosses the road the walls of the canyon become much steeper and you are prone to avalanche danger. The total round trip distance is 14 miles, but don’t be discouraged you can turn around anytime the group wants.
Created on: 2024-09-07 22:08:23
Last edited by: rhall290472 On: 2025-01-07 20:32:23