Trails
Trails near Leadville and Twin Lakes, Colorado, will keep you moving all year long! Hiking trails, biking trails, and groomed cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling trails wind throughout Lake County. Want company? Find upcoming races and events on our calendar!
Either way, you’ll roll past aspen groves and lodge pole pine, sage and wildflower meadows, views of high peaks, and mines.
Download a Lake County Hiking Trails Map
Explore the trails in these main areas:
Year ‘Round Trails
Go hiking, biking, or trail running:
- 14ers
- Colorado Trail & Continental Divide Trail
- East Side Mining District Roads
- Interlaken Trail
- Leadville Mountain Biking Trails
- Leadville National Fish Hatchery
- Mineral Belt Trail
- Mt. Elbert
- Tennessee Pass Nordic Center
- Turquoise Lake Trails
Trails by Difficulty
Easy: Explore these trails for a pleasant wander or gentle ride:
- Leadville National Fish Hatchery Nature Trail
- Turquoise Lake Nature Trail
- Interlaken Trail
- Colorado Trail & Continental Divide Trail around Twin Lakes
Moderate: Get a good workout, and have energy left to tour the towns:
- East Side Mining District Roads
- Mineral Belt Trail
- Tennessee Pass Nordic Center
- Timberline Lake Trail
- Timberline Trails Winter Singletrack at Colorado Mountain College
- Turquoise Lake Road
Hard: Are you Leadville tough? Challenge these trails:
- 14ers
- Colorado Trail to Hope Pass
- Mt. Elbert
Groomed Winter Trails
Did you know that the Leadville area has nearly 100 miles of groomed winter trails? And that most are free? See where you can go cross-country skiing, skate skiing, snowshoeing, fat biking, and snowmobiling.
- East Side Mining District Roads
- Mineral Belt Trail
- Mt. Massive Golf Course
- Tennessee Pass Nordic Center
- Timberline Trails Winter Singletrack at Colorado Mountain College
- Turquoise Lake Road
See the latest grooming and trail conditions by area!
Care for Colorado!
Please always
- Check for Fire Restrictions — and Follow Them!
- Take Care with Fire
- Travel & Camp on Durable Surfaces
And please take our Adventure by Nature Pledge.
Thank you for helping to protect our forests and homes!
Winter & Spring Trips
Visiting in winter or early spring? Please check our Colorado Backcountry Winter Safety Resources and the current avalanche forecast before you head into the backcountry!