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Mt. Massive Trailhead

Sawatch Range

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Road Difficulty1 1  2WD, easy dirt 
Location10,080 feet
39.15177, -106.41918
Driving Directions
From U.S. 24 just south of Leadville, turn onto Colorado 300. Drive 0.7 mile, turn left onto County Road 11 and continue another 1.2 miles before turning right onto the Halfmoon Creek road. Reset your trip odometer and follow the Halfmoon Creek dirt road for 5.3 miles to reach the Mt. Massive parking area on the right.

Trailhead Status Updates

Most Recent Update 7/1/2026:

Trailhead is currently closed due to the Willow fire

Winter Access

Usually closed just a short distance up from where the road changes to dirt - approx. 5.3 miles below the TH.

Trailhead Facilities & Fees

Parking: Parking for 20+ vehicles and overflow parking down the road.
Camping: Camping down the road.
Restrooms: No
Fees: No
Trailhead added by BillMiddlebrook