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1.5 miles
Distance
207 ft
Climb
-226 ft
Descent
01:45:34
Avg time
-20 ft
Altitude change
7,604 ft
Altitude min
7,751 ft
Altitude max
7,624 ft
Altitude start
7,605 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-25.2%
Grade max
26.2%
Grade min
3,031 ft
Distance climb
4,321 ft
Distance down
505 ft
Distance flat
01:45:34
Avg time
Half Moon Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPinedale
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Ref NumberFS078
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
A fun and technical trail, that follows the shores of Half Moon Lake. Trail features avoidable/walkable black diamond technical sections, some drops and lots of granite slab features. Fun in both directions.
Access Info
From Pinedale Wyoming: Head north on Fremont Lake Road/Upper Skyline Drive for 4 miles. Turn right onto FS Road 743 towards Half Moon Lake Lodge and campground. Drive past the Half Moon Lake lodge and continue on for another .5 miles to arrive at the Half Moon Lake Trailhead.
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Road beyond Half Moon Lake Lodge is narrow and rough.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Half Moon
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Where is Half Moon located?
Half Moon is located in Pinedale, Wyoming, United States. It is part of the Pinedale trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.93077, -109.73486.
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How hard is Half Moon?
Half Moon is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%.
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What is the elevation gain for Half Moon?
Half Moon has 207 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 226 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,604 ft to 7,751 ft.
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Is Half Moon a point to point trail?
Half Moon is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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