24, turn onto Colorado 300, continue over the railroad tracks and go a little over 2 miles, turning left into the fish hatchery. A marked trailhead can be found on the right about half a mile beyond the junction.Įast Ridge is about 14 miles roundtrip and is a Difficult Class 2. If in a 4WD, continue beyond the parking lot a little over 7 miles going straight at the junction. Reaching the trailhead begins the same as the East Slopes route, but those with 2WD vehicles should park at the Mount Massive parking lot off Halfmoon Creek Road and hike in. Southwest Slopes is a Class 2 trail having roughly 7.25 miles roundtrip. It takes about 4 to 6 hours to reach the peak. At County Road 11 turn left, right onto Halfmoon Creek Road, and a little after 5 miles you will reach a parking lot on the right. ![]() To reach the trailhead, go south from Leadville on U.S. Massive Trail, is an out-and-back standard route and is about 14.5 miles roundtrip. Photo: David HerreraĪll trail routes are at least Class 2 with one being a Difficult Class 2.Įast Slopes, aka the Main Mt. ![]() They are located within the Mount Massive Wilderness Area. Mount Massive has a lot to boast about when it comes to scenery, including a 3-mile long summit ridge, a waterfall, and five summits. While many can assume this stunning 14er is the top of its class in height, it’s actually the second-highest summit of 14,421 ft in the Rocky Mountains. Tucked inside the San Isabel National Forest near Leadville, Mount Massive was named as such due to its elongated shape and having the most area above 14,000 ft.
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