8-25-2018 Halfmoon Pass Take Two

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The first time I attempted this hike I was not in great hiking shape for the elevation but after a couple of months of acclimation we made the trek back up there the payoff was fantastic.


The parking lot was deceptively full as we saw almost no one on the trail the whole way up.


The wooded trail to the pass was the same as it was before. However, once we got passed where we stopped before the section leading up to the pass itself has some stunning scenery.




And then the pass itself.



We decided to trek a little further towards Holy Cross to take in some equally as stunning views







And the post hike reward


This 4.3 mile hike is well worth the steady incline to get there as the views are the most beautiful I have seen since being out here.  Highly recommended.

Trail Info:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/half-moon-trail

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