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Matchless Mine – Mineral Belt Trail summit loop from Leadville

Matchless Mine – Mineral Belt Trail summit loop from Leadville

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Matchless Mine – Mineral Belt Trail summit loop from Leadville

00:55

15.1km

210m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 5, 2026

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After 11.0 km for 1.31 km

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Start point

Train Station

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3.14 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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5.16 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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6.79 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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13.8 km

Harrison Ave (Downtown Leadville)

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

Leadville, Colorado is the highest town in the US at 10,152 feet above sea-level. This small former mining town has recently begun to transform into a recreational hub in large …

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14.9 km

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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15.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

1.98 km

1.25 km

973 m

347 m

Surfaces

13.8 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (3,240 m)

Lowest point (3,060 m)

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Saturday 9 May

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Matchless Mine – Mineral Belt Trail summit loop from Leadville

Matchless Mine

Mineral Belt Trail summit

Nugget Gulch

Harrison Ave (Downtown Leadville)

Leadville Railroad

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