Leadville Area

Mt. Massive - Fourteeners

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Mt. Massive is 14,421' and total round trip distance is 13.6 miles, allow 11 hours. Mt. Massive has the same starting point as the Mt. Elbert Trail, so read the instructions above for finding the trailhead. The trail to Mt. Massive follows the Colorado Trail, FS1776, to the north of Halfmoon Creek Valley. The trail leaves the parking lot located on the north side of the road. Hike 3.3 miles north along the CT, you will pass a trail to your right. Continue on the Colorado Trail until the Mt. Massive trail intersection, FS1379, which is marked with a Forest Service sign. Turn west (left), it is an additional 3.5 miles to the summit. This is a long hard trip; be sure your hikers are up to the task.

Created on: 2024-09-07 22:16:51

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