Colorado Trail Seg. 11 Half Moon Creek to Clear Creek Road

Managing agency

Forest Service

Colorado Trail Segment 11 runs 21.0 miles from Half Moon Creek to Clear Creek Road in Colorado. This out-and-back route offers hikers an extended journey through the region's backcountry terrain. The segment connects two notable access points along the larger Colorado Trail system, providing an opportunity to experience a significant portion of this renowned long-distance route. Hikers tackling this segment should prepare for a substantial day hike or consider breaking it into multiple days. The full out-and-back distance of 42.0 miles round trip makes it best suited for experienced backpackers or very fit day hikers. The route traverses through Colorado's mountain landscape, offering typical high country scenery along this section of the trail. This segment is part of the larger Colorado Trail network, which spans hundreds of miles across the state. Segment 11 serves as a middle section connector, making it ideal for hikers seeking to experience a defined portion of this established trail system rather than attempting the entire route at once.