CDT: Twin Lakes (CO-82) to Copper Mountain (CO-91)
A narrow singletrack passage paralleling US-24 to the west as the CDT circles around Leadville.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 93 km
- Ascent
- 3.3 km
- Descent
- 3.2 km
Leadville
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Routes in Leadville
CDT: Monarch Pass (US-50) to Twin Lakes (CO-82)
A stunning section of the CDT known for its views of Monumental Peak and passage through the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 131 km
- Ascent
- 4.9 km
- Descent
- 5.5 km
Missouri Mountain
An autumn backpacking excursion in Missouri Gulch is the best way to experience the splendor of 14,067' Missouri Mountain.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
Leadville Trail 100
One of the most-coveted 100-mile trail running races in the world.
Severe Trail Running
- Distance
- 157 km
- Ascent
- 4.3 km
- Descent
- 4.3 km
Leadville's East Side Mining District
A glorious combo of Leadville mining history and beautifully groomed trails.
Moderate Fat biking
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 501 m
- Descent
- 501 m
Turquoise Lake Winter Loop
A stunningly-beautiful, high-elevation loop ride around Turquoise Lake
Moderate Fat biking
- Distance
- 24 km
- Ascent
- 461 m
- Descent
- 462 m
Mineral Belt Trail
Enjoy 12 miles of Leadville's mining history.
Moderate Fat biking
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 258 m
- Descent
- 258 m
Timberline Trail at Colorado Mountain College
Over 9 miles of groomed singletrack at 10,000 feet!
Easy Fat biking
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 138 m
- Descent
- 137 m
Guidebooks in Leadville
10 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
The Heart of the Rockies: Chaffee County 14ers
26 routes · Mountain Biking
Mountain Bike the Breathtaking Colorado Trail
15 routes · Hiking
Stunning Hikes to Alpine Lakes in Central Colorado
25 routes · Mountain Biking
Greg Heil’s Top 25 MTB Trails from Around the World
7 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
Aspen, Colorado 14ers that Dare You to Climb Them
5 routes · Fat biking
Fat Biking the USA's Highest City: Leadville, Colorado
13 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
Climb all the 14ers in Colorado's Sawatch Range
46 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking