The Best Hiking in Leadville

Mosquito Pass from Leadville is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Leadville, Colorado.

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...

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

Turquoise Lake is an 'off the beaten path' gem only 3 hours from the Denver Metro Area. The area surrounding the lake is home to some spacious and tree-shaded campgrounds. If you plan ahead and book early, you'll have your pick of the best spots within close proximity to the lake. The campground ...

Mount Massive Trail (via North East) is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Leadville, Colorado.

Highline/Native Lake Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Littleton, Colorado.

Mount Sherman from Iowa Gultch is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Leadville, Colorado.

Your trip starts at the winter trailhead for Weston Pass, approximately 6.7 miles from the hut. Depending on road conditions, you may be able to cut off a few miles by driving further up the road.In the summer, you can drive all the way to the hut, and enjoy a great basecamp for hiking and trail ...

Lily Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Leadville, Colorado.

A mile South of Fairplay, turn West onto 4 Mile Creek Road (dirt) and follow it for about 8 miles. The road passes a number of excellent camping spots and finally ends at the ruins of an old mine. Parking is available about a quarter mile from the mining area. Don't park at the gate as its possib...

The Hilltop Mine Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Fairplay, Colorado.

Dauntless Mine is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Fairplay, Colorado.

Mount Sherman Trail via Four Mile Creek Road is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Leadville, Colorado.

Treeline Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Climax, Colorado.

Horseshoe Mountain is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Parshall, Colorado.

Horseshoe Mountain is a peak that is ranked in the top 100 tallest peaks in Colorado at 13,898 feet, and it can be done in the summer but is arguably more fun in the spring as a snow climb. Avalanche safety, snow climbing, and snow safety experience is necessary. To get to the trailhead, follo...