Outdoor Summer Fun In Leadville & Twin Lakes

May 31, 2021

This summer, discover the many outdoor adventures waiting in Leadville and Twin Lakes, Colorado. Enjoy the highest outdoors fun at the top of the Rockies!

ZIPLINE

Soar high above the Arkansas River valley with views of Colorado’s highest peaks. It’s the only place in the world you can zipline across a train!

BIKE

Go biking! Explore the family-friendly Mineral Belt Trail, a paved 11.6-mile loop around Leadville with original mining equipment, interpretive signs, and scenic views. Roll along dirt trails built by local mountain bikers, including new trails at Turquoise Lake. Loop Turquoise Lake on a road bike or, for the ultimate challenge, head up Independence Pass or Fremont Pass.

HIKE

Discover miles of hiking trails that offer trees and views for all ability levels. Choose mellow walks around lakes, adventurous climbs to 14,000’, and everything in between. : @mountain.ly

CAMP

Spend the night in a tent, a hut, or a yurt! See our camping guide for more info. And be sure to always check current fire restrictions before you head to the woods. : @zach_hammer_

RIDE MOTOCROSS

Come experience the best “brown pow” around, and a loamy groomed track at the Leadville Motocross Park! : @chaitanya_mccauley

PLAY AT THE LAKES

Enjoy large glacial lakes, Turquoise Lake and Twin Lakes. Go fishing. Go boating. Rent a canoe or kayak or SUP. Or simply sit in the sun and watch the waves roll in. : Turquoise Lake by @cbertaud11 on Instagram

FISH

Catch a big one on the Arkansas River, designated Gold Medal Trout Waters. Or drop a line in Turquoise Lake or Twin Lakes. You can even ride horseback to fish at a remote alpine lake. : @coloradoflyfishingguides

GOLF

Your golf ball flies farther at altitude! Tee up at the Mt. Massive Golf Course for a good game and breathtaking views.

RIDE HORSEBACK

Take a horseback ride through mountain wildflowers with views of the state’s two highest peaks. Trips range from one hour long to multi-day rides with options to camp, hunt, and/or fish. : @sampurplehayes

GO OFF-ROADING

Rent an ATV or bring your own rig and navigate mild-to-wild 4WD roads. Snow melts on Mosquito Pass road in early summer, for a challenging adventure.

SKATEBOARD

Discover an exceptional skatepark nestled at the top of the Rockies, with rails, stairs, ledges, and more for people of all ages and abilities. : @johnpb10200

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