The Best Backpacking in Leadville

Drive past the main downtown of Leadville and then head into the mountains south of town, following Mt. Sherman Road to the Yurt parking along a ridge before you come to the Black Cloud Mine. There are signs that say "Yurt Parking". Follow the road a little further down to a jeep road just before...

The trek starts just outside of Leadville near Turquoise Lake at 9800 ft. The first day you'll travel 6.5 miles and gain 1700 ft. to Uncle Bud's Hut, which sits around 11,400 ft. The second day you'll ski 7.1 miles to Skinner Hut and gain 2100 ft, mostly in the last 3 miles after having dropped...

Timberline Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Leadville, Colorado.

Colorado Trail : Segment 10 is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Leadville, Colorado.

Colorado Trail: Mount Elbert Trailhead to Twin Lakes is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Leadville, Colorado.

Colorado Trail: Segment 11 is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Twin Lakes, Colorado.

Bartlett Gulch is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Granite, Colorado.

Colorado Trail: Camp Hale to Kokomo Pass is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Red Cliff, Colorado.

The Collegiate Loop is a trafficked loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Buena Vista, Colorado.

The Fancy Pass Trail near Red Cliff is an excellent option for those looking to experience hiking in the rugged and pristine conditions of a wilderness area. This 6 mile roundtrip trail will take you into the Holy Cross Wilderness and up close and personal with towering peaks, verdant meadows, an...

Missouri Lakes and Fancy Lakes Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Red Cliff, Colorado.

Fancy Pass Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Red Cliff, Colorado.

Whitney Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Red Cliff, Colorado.

Fowler-Hilliard via Pando Trailhead is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Minturn, Colorado.

Fowler-Hilliard hut sits at 11,500 ft on a forested ridge of Resolution Mountain, with easy access to intermediate and expert backcountry skiing right out the door. This newer hut was built in 2010 after the original hut burned down from a lightning strike. The hut comes stocked with padded mattr...

Hope Pass is accessed from the Willis Gulch trailhead about 25 miles outside of Leadville, Colorado. To get to the trail head, follow Highway 24 East for about 16 miles until you arrive at the junction for Highway 82. Turn right and follow Highway 82 for about 8.3 miles. You will see a sign on th...