Groomed Winter Trails in Leadville

Snow comes early and stays late in North America’s highest city! Conditions are great from late fall well into May. Whether you Nordic ski, snowshoe, fat bike, or snowmobile, you’ll love the groomed winter trails in historic Leadville, Colorado. Hit the motherlode!

WHY LEADVILLE’S TRAILS ARE PURE GOLD

-Low Cost: Access 60 miles of trails at a great value!

-Groomed Regularly for Easy Travel: All trails are groomed on a regular schedule throughout the winter.

-Above-Treeline Views: In Leadville’s East Side Mining District, you can get above treeline just minutes from town! See jaw-dropping views of  Mt. Elbert, Mt. Massive, and several other 14ers, plus the Mosquito Range to the east. Come to Leadville for elevated beauty.

-Multi-use: Whether you want to cross-country ski, skate ski, snowshoe, fatbike, snowmobile, ride a snow bike, or more, we have a trail for you!

-Good for All Skill Levels: Whether you want challenging new terrain or are a Nordic novice, you’ll find a scenic trail that fits your ability.

-Open early winter to May: At 10,152′, Leadville is North America’s highest-elevation city–meaning deeper snows, longer. We’re on backcountry snow most years from late fall/early winter through April, sometimes into May. Get your winter fix here for more of the year!

You Can Check the Latest Conditions Online:

•  Nordic Pulse - Find grooming reports for the Mount Massive Nordic Ski Trails, Timberline Trails at CMC and the Mineral Belt Trail.  
• Facebook - The High Riders Snowmobile Club posts when they groom the East Side Mining District and Turquoise Lake Road.
• Tennessee Pass Nordic Center Blog - posting updated grooming reports for the Nordic Center

6 TRAIL SYSTEMS

1) EAST SIDE MINING DISTRICT

Groomed county roads winding through Leadville’s mining structures, with spectacular above-treeline views. Fat bike, cross-country ski, snowmobile, snowshoe.

> Evansville Loop

> Like Diamonds

> Silver Spoon

> Stumptown Loop

Exploring more of the East Side? Know before you go! Check out our Colorado Backcountry Winter Safety Resources.

2) MINERAL BELT TRAIL

A 12-mile groomed loop around town, through the historic Leadville Mining District and evergreen forests (about the trail / map). Fat bike, cross-country ski, snowshoe. Groomed by the Lake County PROS Department

3) MT. MASSIVE CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAILS

17km of groomed trails wind gently in and out of forested areas and along the fairways. Free Access. Cross-country skiing only. Groomed by the Lake County PROS Department

4)TENNESSEE PASS NORDIC CENTER

More than 16 miles of groomed set track and wide skate lanes on the Tennessee Pass Nordic Center trails. Views of the stunning Sawatch Range. Fat bike, cross-country ski, snowshoe.

5) TIMBERLINE TRAILS AT COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE

Nearly 10 miles of rolling single-track forest trails, perfect for fat biking and cross-country ski or snowshoe. Groomed by Cloud City Wheelers - find grooming report here

6) TURQUOISE LAKE ROAD

A 14-mile loop of groomed roadway around the lake, with spectacular views of peaks, canyons, and the frozen lake itself. Fat bike, cross-country ski, snowmobile, snowshoe. Groomed by High Riders Snowmobile Club

Check the conditions and hit the trails!

• The Lake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space grooms many trails. Check grooming status on Nordic Pulse.

• The High Riders Snowmobile Club posts when they groom the East Side Mining District and Turquoise Lake.

• Tennessee Pass Nordic Center updates their blog after grooming