Summary
Mount Massive Elevation 14,428ft. (Aug 11, 2001) "SouthWest Slopes" trail from north halfmoon creek TH
I climbed this trail during a four day weekend. I arrived at the north halfmoon creek TH late
Friday morning, rested and then climbed Mt. Massive Saturday morning. The trail that I choose
was the shortest but by no means the fastest (6.2 miles with 4,450ft gain). Soon to come will
be pictures and a more complete review of my trip.
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Trip Schedule break down
| Friday |
8:30AM |
-leave home (I-70 to Copper MountainSouth I-24 to Leadville |
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12:30AM |
-arrive at North Halfmoon TH between the bases of Mt. Elbert and Mt. Massive |
| Saturday |
6:15AM |
-leave the TH to climb Mt. Massive |
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10:00AM |
-summit Mt. Massive via the ridge between South Massive and Mt. Massive peaks,
this is known as the Southwest Slopes route. |
| |
10:30AM |
-take in the view from the second most highest spot in Colorado |
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1:30PM |
-back at the TH |
| Sunday |
9:30AM |
-drive into Buena Vista |
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11:30AM |
-at Buena Vista, food, maps, shower, and ice. |
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1:30PM |
-drive/arrive at Browns Creek TH at base of Mt. Antero |
| Monday |
9:30AM |
-leave Little Browns Creek TH on Mt. Bike, climb to Colorado Trail,
ride CT about 4 miles to the South and return |
| |
12:00PM |
-lunch back at the TH, drive back home the same way as I came stopping
on the
North side of Climax for a photo op at Clinton reservoir. |
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4:00PM |
-at home again. |
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