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Mineral Belt Trail summit – Matchless Mine loop from Leadville

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Mineral Belt Trail summit – Matchless Mine loop from Leadville

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Mineral Belt Trail summit – Matchless Mine loop from Leadville

03:14

39.1km

640m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 17, 2026

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7.12 km

Leadville mining country

Highlight • Monument

This basin is host to a load of different old mining structures. The area is rich in mining history, which is why there are so many great trails and roads …

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12.2 km

Leadville mines

Highlight • Historical Site

The paved Mineral Belt Trail crosses over the wide dirt road of Country Route 1. Both offer great views of the diverse system on mines east of Leadville, including Hayden …

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15.0 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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19.7 km

Slip N Slide Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Slip N Slide takes you on a zigzagging trip through the trees. The preferred riding direction is clockwise.

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26.4 km

Timberline Trail System, Colorado Mountain College

Highlight • Trail

The woods at Colorado Mountain College has a lot to offer. The campus woods has a disc golf course, soccer field, singletrack trails, and double track trails, all of which …

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26.4 km

Timberline Trail System Information Board

Highlight • Rest Area

The woods at Colorado Mountain College has a lot to offer. The campus woods has a disc golf course, soccer field, singletrack trails, and double track trails, all of which …

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33.5 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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35.5 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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39.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

11.9 km

5.52 km

2.09 km

1.89 km

Surfaces

21.8 km

17.4 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (3,490 m)

Lowest point (3,070 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

7°C

-3°C

60 %

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Mineral Belt Trail summit – Matchless Mine loop from Leadville

Leadville mining country

Leadville mines

Nugget Gulch

Slip N Slide Trail

Timberline Trail System, Colorado Mountain College

Timberline Trail System Information Board

Mineral Belt Trail summit

Matchless Mine

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