12/6/2021 Posted On: 12/6/2021 By: Eagle Eye Info: Here about a month later, pretty much the same conditions I posted in early November; some sections of well-packed snow (and minor ice underneath) on the road, especially in the last couple of miles. But the road is still open and so this applies to the Mt Elbert (North) TH on the Halfmoon Creek Road as well. The Mt Massive TH parking area is completely dry. | ||||
10/8/2021 Posted On: 10/9/2021 By: summit21 Info: TH closed at the west Halfmoon Creek Campground, adding 2 miles RT to the NE Ridge hike. | ||||
9/27/2021 Posted On: 2/2/2022 By: dwoodward13 Info: Road to TH is closed per USFS order until Oct 31st now for construction. https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd955559.pdf https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd955560.pdf | 1 |
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9/25/2021 Posted On: 9/27/2021 By: random-dude Info: Drive is easy and open to any vehicle. The only reason im posting is to note that the bathrooms were locked at the trailhead and the surrounding campgrounds even though the Forest Service site made no mention of it. So, come prepared with whatever you might need for bathroom needs. | ||||
8/24/2021 Posted On: 8/24/2021 By: dwoodward13 Info: Road to TH is closed per USFS order until September 30th now for construction. https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd946371.pdf https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd946372.pdf | ||||
8/22/2021 Posted On: 8/23/2021 By: vinesman Info: Road to trailhead was closed. Had to start from Halfmoon East Camping. RT was about 13 miles. Took my wife and I who are fairly active hikers and fit about 6 hours to complete. | ||||
8/6/2021 Posted On: 8/8/2021 By: pruzicka67 Info: As reported by others, access to the trailhead parking lot is closed a mile or so down the road, and parking is very limited. We arrived at 3:45am and the closest spots were taken, but we were able to park on the side of the road maybe 75 yards down from the barricades. It paid to get there early because when we got back around noon, cars were parked on the side of the road almost a mile down from the barricades. Not mileage I'd want to add to this climb! | ||||
8/5/2021 Posted On: 8/5/2021 By: Josh_CO Info: Had planned to hike Mt. Massive but the Half Moon Creek Road is actually closed at the Half Moon West campground so decided to make our day a bit shorter and went up Mt. Elbert instead. If you are heading for EITHER of the two mountains please track down current road conditions as this closure added over a mile to the "normal" Mt. Elbert route. The route itself is in good shape with all the recent rain. At the base, parts of the trail are part-stream/part-trail but once up the first few switchbacks it was clear. Lots of trail maintenance in progress so be watchful for volunteers! | ||||
8/2/2021 Posted On: 8/6/2021 By: jweber1400 Info: The road to the Elbert NE Ridge trail head is closed due to construction. You can park 1 mile short of the TH, but parking is limited and starts to overflow down the road. No parking is enforced where signs are marked. Other option is the SE Ridge, but that may be farther a drive, it's a longer hike and may work out to no added benefit. The road work to the Elber TH is done and should hopefully open up soon. I'm told they will move construction barriers back gradually. Honestly, the day we went, the road was great and the parking lot, so not sure why they have not opened it up yet. This impacts Mt Massive East Slope trail head as well. | ||||
7/26/2021 Posted On: 7/26/2021 By: dwoodward13 Info: Road to TH is closed per USFS order until August 31st now for construction. https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd933811.pdf https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd933812.pdf | ||||
7/11/2021 Posted On: 7/11/2021 By: jaredemmons Info: Road to the parking lot is closed. You will have to park about a mile from the trailhead and walk. | ||||
7/10/2021 Posted On: 7/12/2021 By: Taco14 Info: Road is closed 1.2 miles below the trailhead, 1.7 miles below Mt. Massive trailhead. | ||||
7/9/2021 Posted On: 7/14/2021 By: metal190 Info: The last mile of the road leading to the North Mt Elbert trailhead is closed due to scheduled road work. Luckily there isn't a lot of elevation covered in this mile, but it also takes that parking lot out of play. If you're getting dropped off or already planning to hike from one of the camping spots, not a big deal, but if you planned to park at the trailhead, it may add anywhere from a total of 2 miles round trip to 3 or even 4 miles round trip depending on the crowds when you try to climb. Not a huge added effort, but plan accordingly for time and corresponding water and food. | ||||
7/4/2021 Posted On: 7/5/2021 By: thebeave7 Info: Confirming the pervious report that the road is in fact still closed and gated off at the campgrounds (1mi from the TH). I talked to the Ranger who informed me it was a construction project gone wrong and would require at least a few more weeks of work (TBD). The road is open to riding/walking to the trailheads, though imagine you could get held up if there on a weekday when work is ongoing. At the closure there are numerous signs designating where one CAN NOT park and the Forest Service was ticketing people parked illegally. There's plenty of parking down the road on the East bound side. | ||||
7/1/2021 Posted On: 7/1/2021 By: dwoodward13 Info: Road to TH is closed per USFS order until July 31st now for construction. https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd926214.pdf https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd926215.pdf | 1 |
