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Leadville

Matchless Mine – Mineral Belt Trail summit loop from Leadville

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Lake County
Leadville

Matchless Mine – Mineral Belt Trail summit loop from Leadville

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Matchless Mine – Mineral Belt Trail summit loop from Leadville

03:45

13.8km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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3.16 km

Matchless Mine

Highlight • Historical Site

Matchless Mine is actually owned and operated by the Leadville National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum. You can pay to take self-guided tours and learn more about the mining …

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2

5.18 km

Mineral Belt Trail summit

Highlight • Summit

The Mineral Belt Trail tops out at 10,606 feet. There is a small lookout here towards town with the Sawatch Mountains in the background.

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3

6.81 km

Nugget Gulch

Highlight • Historical Site

Just west of where the paved Mineral Belt Trail crosses South Toledo you can see two mines along the road -- the Star of Hope Mine on the northern side, …

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4

13.6 km

Leadville Railroad

Highlight • Monument

There is an old steam engine on display next to the current active railroad. You can book 2 hour scenic train tours from $77.50 on the Leadville Railroad website here: leadvillerailroad.com/train-rides.

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13.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.94 km

1.92 km

1.91 km

Surfaces

11.7 km

1.27 km

801 m

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Highest point (3,240 m)

Lowest point (3,060 m)

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