Interlaken Trail

From downtown Leadville, follow Highway 24 south for approximately 16 miles. Turn right (west) on Highway 82 toward Independence Pass. Drive .8 mile and turn left (south) on County Road 25, a dirt road across from a red structure.

Dirt parking is available at the Twin Lakes Dam (recommended for vehicles with low clearance) or at the Interlaken/Twin Lakes Trailhead.

To get to Interlaken Trailhead parking turn left (south) at the dam and follow the road staying to the East going past the Colorado/Continental Divide Trailhead to the Interlaken/Twin Lakes Trailhead. Be aware there are a some large dips in the road that can result in low clearance vehicles bottoming out, if you park at the Dam it is a 1/2 mile walk to the trailhead.

The rolling non-motorized 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, self-tour through James Dexter’s cupola-topped cabin, and imagine Interlaken’s days as a bustling resort.

The trail follows along the Colorado Trail’s Collegiate West toward Willis Gulch Trailhead. Looking to extend your hike? Continue along the south shore of the lakes before heading back the way you came, there is not an option to loop around both the lakes without walking down Hwy 82.

Click Here to learn more about the history of the Interlaken Resort & Dexter’s Cabin

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