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Leadville Hike & Bike Days
June 21 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Adventure begins with one step! Save the date for Follow the Footsteps’ Leadville Hike & Bike Days – June 20th and 21st
This event is for all! Tours are Complimentary!
Come celebrate Leadville’s great trails with activities that are accessible to those living with disabilities and their crew.
Hike & Bike Days Agenda
Friday – June 2oth – Kickoff Night at Moe’s BBQ – 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM: Comedy Show with Collin Moulton
Saturday, June 21, 2025 Hike and Bike Adventure Day
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Tour Check-In
Location: Moe’s BBQ, 123 Harrison Ave
Details: Check in for free tours, Presented by The Colorado eBike Shop, Follow the Footsteps Epic Adventures welcomes all, emphasizing “Adventure begins with One Step…” and how free tours showcase easy outdoor recreation. Guides brief groups on high-altitude safety, trail etiquette, and mobility for all. Limited e-bikes available (first-come, first-served via The Colorado eBike Shop); participants must bring their own equipment (bikes, helmets, hiking gear). Gratuities for guides appreciated. Groups prep to depart. Cost: Free tours; gratuities encouraged; breakfast separate. Gear: Bring own e-bike/standard bike, helmet, hiking shoes, daypack, water (2–3L), sunscreen, layers (June: 60–70°Fday, 30–40°Fnight).
10:00 AM: Tour Departures
Location: Groups depart Moe’s BBQ together (shuttle, carpool, or short ride to trailheads).
Details: Four free guided tours, led by Follow the Footsteps Epic Adventures with The Colorado eBike Shop support, designed to show how simple and fun casual recreation can be. Limited e-bikes provided; bring your own equipment. Tours regroup at Moe’s for a rally. Durations reflect trail lengths and group pacing at altitude. Gratuities for guides greatly appreciated.
Tour #1: E-Bike the Mineral Belt Trail
Distance: 12 miles (full paved loop)
Details: Ride the scenic, accessible Mineral Belt Trail around Leadville, with views of Mount Elbert and historic mines. E-bikes (limited available) or personal bikes make it easy for all levels, showing casual fun in action. Stops for photos and mining history.
Guide: The Colorado eBike Shop team
Duration: 2.5–3 hours (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM).
Gear: Bring own bike/e-bike, helmet, comfy clothes.
Post-Tour: Ride back to Moe’s via trail’s downtown access.
Tour #2: Hike and Bike Turquoise Lake
Distance: 6–8 miles total (4–5 miles biking + 2–3 miles hiking, out-and-back, adjustable)
Details: Led by expert hiker McLain Saba, this moderate hike-and-bike adventure starts with biking along Turquoise Lake’s accessible roads (limited e-bikes or bring own), followed by a hike on the Turquoise Lake Trail’s north shore. Enjoy stunning lake and Mount Massive views at a relaxed pace. Saba shares ecology and tips for easy recreation, proving one step (or pedal) leads to inclusive fun. Moderate terrain; ideal for all abilities.
Post-Tour: Group bike to Moe’s from trailhead
Tour #3: E-Bike Tour of Trail of the Silver Kings
Distance: 10–12 miles (loop, dirt roads/trails)
Details: Explore the East Side Mining District’s “Trail of the Silver Kings,” passing historic mines like Little Ellen. E-bikes (limited available) or personal e-bikes ease climbs, making casual riding fun for all. Guides share silver boom history with a light vibe.
Guide: Follow the Footsteps Epic Adventures biking lead.
Duration: 3–3.5 hours (10:00 AM – 1:30 PM).
Gear: Bring own bike/e-bike, helmet, gloves, hydration pack.
Post-Tour: Group ride to Moe’s.
Tour #4: E-Bike/Hike to Lake Isabelle
Distance: 8 miles biking + 2–3 miles hiking round-trip
Details: A dual-sport adventure: bike (e-bikes limited or bring own) on forest roads to a trailhead, then hike to Lake Isabelle’s alpine lake. Moderate hike with flexible pacing, showing how one step sparks epic, casual fun.
Guide: Follow the Footsteps Epic Adventures hybrid expert.
Duration: 4–4.5 hours (10:00 AM – 2:30 PM).
Gear: Bring own bike/e-bike, helmet, hiking shoes, layers, water, lunch.
Post-Tour: Group bike to Moe’s.
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Rally Back at Moe’s BBQ – Celebration of Mobility
Location: Moe’s BBQ, 123 Harrison Ave
Details: Tours return staggered (1:00 PM–2:30 PM). Enjoy a festive lunch social with Moe’s BBQ menu (brisket, vegan options, $10–$20), drinks, and live music (local acoustic, TBD). Follow the Footsteps Epic Adventures celebrates “Adventure begins with One Step…”, sharing how free tours inspire mobility and how funds enable adaptive equipment. Tour photos on display. Family-friendly with kids’ games.
Cost: Food/drinks separate; no entry fee.
Note: Donation jar for adaptive equipment fund
