East Slopes
Mt. Massive · 14,428' · Rank #2
Class 2 Standard Route
13.8
miles RT
4,500'
gain
Class 2
difficulty
8-11
hours
Trail Map
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Route Details
- Distance
- 13.8 miles RT
- Elevation Gain
- 4,500'
- Difficulty
- Class 2
- Exposure
- Low
- Typical Time
- 8-11 hours
Trailhead
- Name
- Mt. Massive Trailhead
- Starting Elevation
- 10,080'
- Coordinates
- 39.1747°N, 106.3964°W
Parking & Access
- Parking
- Free Lot 50-100 spots
- Fee
- Free
Weak
Standard lot at Mt. Massive Trailhead. Halfmoon Creek is dirt road but passable. Mt. Massive Wilderness regulations apply.
Route Description
A long but moderate route that climbs through forest before traversing Massive's enormous summit plateau. The trail is well-defined to treeline, then follows cairns across the alpine terrain. The plateau can be disorienting in fog - pay attention to your route.
Gear & Preparation
Bring plenty of water for this long hike. GPS recommended for navigating the summit plateau in poor visibility. Start early to avoid afternoon thunderstorms.