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Half Moon

Inside Apache National Forest

3.6 mi one way · 673 ft climb · 9,351 ft high point · Very hard

In Apache National Forest · Arizona · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Half Moon is a 3.6-mile trail in Apache National Forest with 673 feet of climb reaching 9,351 feet. Very difficult.

Elevation

673 ft of gain and 232 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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8.3 mi from the trailhead
Luna Lake
Campground · Arizona
8.9 mi from the trailhead

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

12 mi from you
Overland Trail #615
- Ends at Crescent Lake
- Inside Apache National Forest
- 2,311 ft of climbing
18.6 mi one way · 2,311 ft climb
Apache National Forest · Camp 2 mi away
21 mi from you

Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 3.6 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 673 ft
Descent: 232 ft
High point: 9,351 ft
Low point: 8,746 ft
Difficulty: Very hard
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Arizona
Camps within 15 mi: 8
Trailhead: 33.8550° N · 109.2239° W

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Inside Bear Wallow Wilderness
2,040 ft of climbing

2.9 mi one way · 2,040 ft climb · Very hard

Bear Wallow Wilderness · Camp 9 mi away

Escudilla National Recreation

Summits Escudilla Lookout
Inside Apache National Forest
1,358 ft of climbing

3.0 mi one way · 1,358 ft climb · Very hard

Apache National Forest · Camp 6 mi away

Overland

Ends at Crescent Lake
Inside Apache National Forest
2,366 ft of climbing

17.8 mi one way · 2,366 ft climb · Moderate

Apache National Forest · Camp 9 mi away

Railroad Grade

Ends at Big Lake
Inside Apache National Forest

19.2 mi one way · 878 ft climb · Very hard

Apache National Forest · Camp 6 mi away

South Fork

Ends at Mexican Hay Lake
Inside Apache National Forest
1,583 ft of climbing

6.0 mi one way · 1,583 ft climb · Very hard

Apache National Forest · Camp 5 mi away

Signal

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Weather

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Sat66°40°Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun67°41°Sunny
Mon65°42°Partly Sunny
Tue62°41°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed61°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Thu: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 10 to 15 mph S

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