HOST: Stephen Soich | Colorado Ambassador

ACTIVITY: Overnight Backpacking

LOCATION: Vail, CO

ACTIVITY FEE(S): Free

MINORS ALLOWED: No

DOGS ALLOWED: No

7/4/25

Meet, gear check, carpool and leave the Denver area at 8 am. Arrive at the trailhead around 12:00 pm.

Backpack 3.8 miles to the beautiful Lake Constantine via the Halfmoon Trailhead. Total Elevation gain from the Halfmoon Trailhead is just over 1700' on class 1 trail. Set up camp, take a nap, fish, eat dinner, and stargaze!

7/5/25 Optional Hike

Leave Lake Constantine at 7 am for the exploratory hike up Holy Cross Ridge. This class 2 hike is off trail, and may require some route finding. Be prepared for travel over talus slopes with some short steep sections. Total elevation gain from Lake Constantine to Holy Cross Ridge is 2800' in 3 miles. Return to Lake Constantine following our route back the way we came.

Those who opt to remain at camp continue relaxing at the Lake Constantine or explore the lovely Tuhare Lakes below the Holy Cross Ridge. Be ready to give me a foot rub when I return.;)

7/6/25

Wake up, eat breakfast, pack up, and be on the trail by 9am. Hike the 3.8 downhill miles back to the Halfmoon Trailhead. Return to Denver abour 12:00 pm.

Lake Constantine would be a nice backpack for the novice and/or the more seasoned outdoorsy person. Class 1 trail means there is a clearly established trail with no route finding.

Holy Cross Ridge is a class 2 hike meaning there is not an establised trail, so route finding will be necessary. Expect travel through talus (rock). Travel is typically slow through this terrain.

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