504 Harrison Ave, Leadville, CO 80461 | (866) 908-SKIS (7547) |
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Come visit your local full-service ski shop servicing the Leadville / Lake County area. We rent ski, snowboard, snowshoe, and cross-country ski packages, with group rates available.
If you are staying in Leadville and skiing in Vail or Summit County, rent your gear at Alpine Ski & Sport to save over 60% off big resort rental prices! It's a no-brainer - ...
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Co Rte 3B, Leadville, CO 80461
Trail Name: Silver Spoon
Distance: 3 miles
Elevation Gain: 10,800’ – 11,400’
Activities: Motorized and non-motorized: Nordic ski, fat bike, snowshoe, snowmobile, snow bike
Equipment: Rent equipment in downtown Leadville
Cost: Free
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Conditions: See the latest grooming report for the East Side Mining District
TRAIL MAP (interactive map / printable map)
Why It's a Gem
This easy loop gives you a ...
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The Colorado Trail and the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) run together through most of Lake County, Colorado. Hikers and trail runners can access these trails at multiple points. The trails are open to bikes except in the Mt. Massive Wilderness. Some portions of the trails are used for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. See why this beautiful area is called the "spiritual ...
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609 Harrison Ave, Leadville, CO 80461 | (719) 486-4000 |
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Community Threads offers a wide range of new and consigned sporting goods, athletic and casual clothing, running shoes, and gifts. Visit us to pick up an extra layer or to outfit yourself with gear for your favorite sport, all at an affordable price....
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309 Harrison Ave, Leadville, CO 80461 | (719) 486-5533 |
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Cycles of Life is a full service bike shop in Leadville, Colorado. We are situated at 10,152' above sea level, and surrounded by mountain peaks ranging from 12,000' to 14,443′. Our rentals let you try out the area's great trails. Our service shop specializes in all types of repair, minor and major, including custom bike builds, tune-ups, custom wheel building, ...
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Co Rd 1, Leadville, CO 80461
An intriguing network of county roads threads through Leadville's East Side Mining District. As you explore these dirt roads, you'll pass 1880s headframes, wooden ore houses, and maybe even rail tracks heading into a hillside.
To the west are incredible views of Mt. Elbert and Mt. Massive, the state's two highest peaks. To the east looms the Mosquito Range and the ...
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Snow comes early and stays late in North America's highest city! Conditions are great from late fall well into May. Whether you Nordic ski, snowshoe, fat bike, or snowmobile, you'll love the groomed winter trails in historic Leadville, Colorado. Hit the motherlode!
Why Leadville's Trails Are Pure Gold
Low Cost: Access 60 miles of trails at a great value!
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Prefer to camp with a roof over your head? For a Colorado classic experience, gather a group of friends for a hut trip you’ll remember forever.
The 10th Mountain Division Huts are perfect base camps in summer or winter for backcountry hiking, skiing, or snowshoeing. Or journey to 12,000’ for a night at Weston Pass Hut, sustainable lodging built into the ...
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Colorado Trail, Buena Vista, CO 81211
The trail to Interlaken leads to a turn-of-the-century ghost resort on the shores of Twin Lakes. Along the way, you'll pass through pine forests, aspen groves, and revel in views across a large blue glacial lake and out to some of the state's highest peaks.
When you reach Interlaken, you can wander around the buildings, tour through James Dexter's cupola-topped cabin, ...
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225 Harrison Ave, Leadville, CO 80461 | (719) 486-7392 |
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Leadville Outdoors is an independent mountain shop located in historic downtown Leadville, Colorado. We cater to the backcountry and cross-country skier, trail runner, backpacker, and mountain lover.
You can rely on our great selection of quality essentials and an experienced, knowledgeable and friendly staff. We're happy to dial you in with maps and trail conditions, help you pick the appropriate gear, ...
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2846 Highway 300, Leadville, CO 80461 | (719) 486-0189 |
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Watch fish swish at the Leadville National Fish Hatchery, built in 1889 and the nation’s second-oldest federal hatchery.
Tours, Trails, and Picnics
For a close-up view of the fish production process, take a self-guided tour through this brownstone building, with tanks of fish inside and out. Tours are available by appointment to organized groups.
Walk the hatchery’s scenic one-mile nature trail ...
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116 E 9th St, Leadville, CO 80461 | (800) 500-LEAD (5323) |
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Leadville Ski Country rents skis, snowboards, snowshoes, and snowmobiles. Let us plan and arrange your next winter trip to Colorado. We offer personal service and have all the equipment you'll need to make your next trip joyful.
Ski & Snowboard Rentals: Leadville is just eight miles from Ski Cooper, the best kept secret in Colorado, and offers discount lift tickets. We are ...
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Mineral Belt Trail, U.S. 24, Leadville
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On Leadville’s famous Mineral Belt Trail, you can see the tops of the towering Sawatch mountains and remnants of 1880s silver mines, all on a paved, 11.6 mile loop around town. It's a great trail for a family biking trip! Find local bike rentals!
Did you know the Guggenheims made their fortune in Leadville? See the headframe where they struck ...
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Ski Cooper, Leadville, CO | (719) 486-1750 |
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The Tennessee Pass Nordic Center, Cookhouse & Sleep Yurts has become one of Colorado's premier winter and summer destinations, offering the finest:
Exquisite backcountry dining
Overnight lodging, with ski-in/hike-in sleep yurts
Cross-country skiing
Mountain biking
Summer & Winter
Tennessee Pass Cookhouse
A mile-long ski, snowshoe, or hike under the stars leads ...
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Turquoise Lake Rd, Leadville, CO 80461
Distance: Approximately 14 miles
Sports: Cycling, fat biking, mountain biking, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling
The peaceful paved road around Turquoise Lake leads through pine forests and open areas looking out to high peaks in the Mosquito Range, Mt. Elbert and Mt. Massive, and the Upper Arkansas River Valley. Wind through its turns to access campgrounds and picnic areas, or ride around ...
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Discover your inner nomad with a trip to a Colorado yurt. These unique structures make for a new-and-different camping experience. (Surprise: They're warm in winter!)
Trek to the high, remote Leadville Backcountry Yurts or spend a night in luxury at the Tennessee Pass sleep yurts for a special adventure.
Have a bigger group? Consider a hut trip with room for ...
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Trail Name: Evansville Loop
Distance: 4 miles
Elevation Gain: 10,800’ – 11,400’
Activities: Motorized and non-motorized: Nordic ski, fat bike, snowshoe, snowmobile, snow bike
Equipment: Rent equipment in downtown Leadville
Cost: Free
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Conditions: See the latest grooming report for the East Side Mining District
TRAIL MAP (interactive map / printable map)
Check our Colorado Backcountry Winter Safety Resources, especially if you ...
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What It Is
An out-and-back trip along groomed winter trail to a high, jaw-dropping view of the snow-covered mountain ranges surrounding Leadville.
Sports:
Fat biking
Hiking
Nordic skiing
Snowmobiling
Snowshoeing
Mileage: 4.8 miles round trip
Elevation Gain: 11,056’ – 12,000’
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Why It’s a Find
The elevation gain is steady but not too steep, and the scenery ...
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259 County Road 5A, Leadville, CO 80461
Trail Name: Mt. Massive Golf Course
Distance: 17km of skate and classic trails, groomed daily
Elevation Gain: Minimal; golf course elevation is 9,860’
Activities: Non-motorized: Nordic ski, snowshoe
Overall Difficulty Rating: Green
Equipment: Rent equipment at the course or in downtown Leadville
Lessons: Learn from Dan Batwinas, USSA Level 200 Cross Country Ski Coach. A 90 minute private lesson costs $75 ...
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Trail Name: Mineral Belt Trail
Distance: Loop of 11.6 miles, with numerous access points
Elevation Gain: 9,900' - 10,600'
Activities: Non-motorized: Nordic ski, skate ski, snowshoe, fat bike, walk
Difficulty Rating: Blue
Equipment: Rent equipment in downtown Leadville
Cost: Free
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Conditions: See the latest grooming report.
TRAIL MAP
Why It’s a Gem
This trail loops the city of Leadville, ...
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Co Rd 3, Leadville, CO 80461
Trail Name: Stumptown Loop
Distance: 3.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 11,000’ – 11,400’
Activities: Motorized and non-motorized: Nordic ski, fat bike, snowshoe, snowmobile, snow bike
Equipment: Rent equipment in downtown Leadville
Cost: Free
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Conditions: See the latest grooming report for the East Side Mining District
TRAIL MAP (interactive map / printable map).
Check our Colorado Backcountry Winter Safety Resources, especially if ...
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Trail Name: Tennessee Pass Nordic Center
Distance: 27 kilometers (nearly 17 miles) of set track and wide skate lanes
Activities: Non-motorized: Nordic ski, skate ski, snowshoe, fat bike
Difficulty Rating: Mostly green and blue, with some black
Equipment: Select classic XC skis, skate skis, fat bikes, or snowshoes from the Nordic Center’s well-stocked rental program.
Lessons: Private and group lessons! Please ...
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