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
Hiking in Leadville
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Hiking 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
Willis Lake
A rugged backcountry hike to a beautiful alpine lake.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 896 m
- Descent
- 896 m
Native Lake
This alpine lake is beautifully backed up by 14,421' Mt. Massive.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 671 m
- Descent
- 671 m
Holy Cross Wilderness Loop: Missouri Lakes and Fancy Lake
Experience 8 miles of high alpine grandeur in the Holy Cross Wilderness.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 791 m
- Descent
- 791 m
Belford-Oxford Loop
Two 14er summits, a beautiful pass, and 6,146' elevation gain over 12.2 miles is a wonderful way to spend a day in the Sawatch Range.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 1.8 km
- Descent
- 1.8 km
Mt. Massive - Southwest Slope
The Southwest Slopes route is the perfect way to summit 14,421' Mt. Massive: short, steep and secluded.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Mt. Elbert - Southeast Ridge
At 14,433', Mt. Elbert is the tallest mountain in Colorado, and second tallest in the lower 48 states, making its summit a much sought-after destination.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km