Other Routes
There are tons of trails out there - Here is a list of a couple extra options. Reach out if you need advice or a riding guide.
Weston Pass & Beyond
Just across from Hayden Meadows south of town, Weston Pass is a rough 4x4 trail heading up (and over) to the East. There is parking as you pull off 24 on the shoulder and a little warmup through a residential area before hitting dirt and the climb.
If you feel ambitious, you can access the start of this pass from Leadville through the back roads and trails off of Toledo (2>6A>6B).
If you feel SUPER ambitious, this is the start of an epic day up and over, then turning North towards Alma and back up and over Mosquito pass. Its about 65 miles but some great riding on the East side of the Mosquito Range.
Hagerman Pass
On the South side of Turquoise Lake, Hagerman Pass begins. It’s smooth gravel for the first couple miles and turns into chunkier terrain as you head up. You’ll get views of Turquoise Lake and beyond. It’s a solid climb with minimal traffic The summit is above treeline so plan accordingly.
Note - There are some lakes near the top if you wanted to cast a line.
Cottonwood Pass & Beyond
This pass is great. It will get busy on weekends as its cleanly paved, so an early start will be worth it. Park in Buena Vista at the park near the stoplight of main street. Then start biking! Or drive further up towards the pass and find a trailhead.
Similar to Weston Pass, you can take this up and over, duck on some dirt, end up in Tin Cup to St Elmo back to BV and make a monster loop (65 miles). There is some hike-a-bike from Tin Cup up to Tin Cup Pass, but not terrible.
Toledo Road
Head Southeast from town up Toledo (Co Rte 2). Stay on that and either turn onto the gravel up 2B towards Mt Sherman or cut back down 6A to the CMC trails. Either way, its a nice paved climb and solid dirt to ride back down.
Checkout Phil’s Place
Phil’s Place is located just off the Mineral Belt Trail and walkable to town. We live here full time to enjoy all the seasons that Leadville has to offer. If you’re interested in booking, check out our listing on AirBNB.