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Mosquito Pass from Leadville
Leadville, Colorado
16.52 mi
/ 2871 ft gain
Mosquito Pass from Leadville is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Leadville, Colorado.
Overnight at the Emma and Marceline Yurts, Leadville
Leadville, Colorado
11 mi
/ 1200 ft gain
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 mine. Take the jeep road to the right and look for the blue and silver trail markers.The first ...
Mineral Belt Trail
Leadville, Colorado
11.77 mi
/ 909 ft gain
Mineral Belt Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Leadville, Colorado.
Ski Hut-to-Hut from Uncle Bud's to Skinner Hut
Leadville, Colorado
5.0
24.5 mi
/ 4700 ft gain
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 back down to 10,000 ft in the valley; the hut sits around 11,600 ft. The third day is 10.9 miles ...
Turquoise Lake Trail
Leadville, Colorado
11.17 mi
/ 449 ft gain
Turquoise Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Leadville, Colorado.
Fly Fish Crystal Lake
Leadville, Colorado
Crystal Lake is a beautiful lake (or could it be called a pond?), set in the shadow of the Rocky Mountain’s highest peaks, Mt. Elbert and Mt. Massive, can be found about six miles south of Leadville, CO on the west side of US 24. This lake holds a healthy trout population and is stocked regularly with Rainbow Trout, which keeps the fishing better. If you are looking for a fun fishing spot that ...
Escape to Turquoise Lake
Turquoise Lake, Colorado
5.0
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 areas are some of the best Ive camped in - spread out, full of shade and trees and only a short walk...
Mount Massive Trail (via North East)
Leadville, Colorado
19.73 mi
/ 6283 ft gain
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
Leadville, Colorado
17.01 mi
/ 4354 ft gain
Highline/Native Lake Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Littleton, Colorado.
Places to stay
Leadville, Colorado
May Queen
Overview
May Queen Campground is located at the far western end of Turquoise Lake in a shaded lodgepole pine forest. Conveniently perched...
Leadville, Colorado
Silver Dollar
Overview
Silver Dollar Campground is situated near the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake in the shade of a lodgepole pine and subalpine fir...
Turquoise Lake Road
Molly Brown
Overview
Named after the "unsinkable" Molly Brown on the Titanic, Molly Brown Campground, on the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake, sits in...
Turquoise Lake Road
Printer Boy
Overview
Printer Boy Group Campground is located near Turquoise Lake, in an area with plenty of recreational opportunities, including boa...
Turquoise Lake Road
Baby Doe
Overview
Baby Doe Campground is situated on the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake in the shade of a lodgepole pine and subalpine fir forest...
Turquoise Lake Road
Father Dyer
Overview
Father Dyer Campground is situated on the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake in the shade of a lodgepole pine and subalpine fir for...
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