Halfmoon Creek, Segment 11, Colorado Trail, CO (3)
CO (Lake County)
Day 3
Segment 10 random spot to Segment 11 Interlaken Trailhead
It was cold but mostly tolerable. Probably didn't need to, but since I carried it, I did use the 'woobie' which added additional warmth. During the night I heard something pelting the tent at various times. I figured frozen snow or ice pellets. There were white patches in the morning. Thermometer said 36f which was not as cold as I anticipated.
I only had about 3 miles of hiking to reach Segment 11 at the Mount Massive Trailhead. It was chilly so I did wear gloves and buff. I encountered a large boulder that had fallen on the trail. I've removed numerous trail obstructions from the Appalachian Trail, mostly blowdowns and never a large rock like this. It was easy to get around, so I don't think they will be moving it anytime soon (even if they could). Just before the trailhead I left Mount Massive Wilderness Area.
Halfmoon Creek Road leads to the Mount Massive Trailhead and is another access to Leadville. Cyclists are allowed to bike on the Colorado Trail. However, they are not permitted in Wilderness Areas. Segments 9 & 10 contain Wilderness Areas. After a detour, cyclists can rejoin the trail here. As a general rule I have not had problems with cyclists.
At the trailhead I noticed a 'No Camping' sign but the CT Databook indicates camping here. And there are nice sites so I assume the sign is for car campers. I had my coffee break here overlooking Halfmoon Creek.
Halfmoon Creek, Segment 11, Colorado Trail, CO (3)
CO (Lake County)
Day 3
Segment 10 random spot to Segment 11 Interlaken Trailhead
It was cold but mostly tolerable. Probably didn't need to, but since I carried it, I did use the 'woobie' which added additional warmth. During the night I heard something pelting the tent at various times. I figured frozen snow or ice pellets. There were white patches in the morning. Thermometer said 36f which was not as cold as I anticipated.
I only had about 3 miles of hiking to reach Segment 11 at the Mount Massive Trailhead. It was chilly so I did wear gloves and buff. I encountered a large boulder that had fallen on the trail. I've removed numerous trail obstructions from the Appalachian Trail, mostly blowdowns and never a large rock like this. It was easy to get around, so I don't think they will be moving it anytime soon (even if they could). Just before the trailhead I left Mount Massive Wilderness Area.
Halfmoon Creek Road leads to the Mount Massive Trailhead and is another access to Leadville. Cyclists are allowed to bike on the Colorado Trail. However, they are not permitted in Wilderness Areas. Segments 9 & 10 contain Wilderness Areas. After a detour, cyclists can rejoin the trail here. As a general rule I have not had problems with cyclists.
At the trailhead I noticed a 'No Camping' sign but the CT Databook indicates camping here. And there are nice sites so I assume the sign is for car campers. I had my coffee break here overlooking Halfmoon Creek.